RAT/Dialer/BlackHole

Alias: Backdoor.Mnets, BlackHole

Description: This RAT program uses the same basic principles that all RATs do: the victim's computer is infected with a server program, and the attacker can access it from a distant machine, using a client on his own machine. But BlackHole also includes a "dialer" function. Dialers have the ability to dial phone numbers, connect to the local internet service providers. The author of this pest is a hacker called Lovejingtao. The programming language is Delphi. Several variants of this pest appeared from September 2000 to September 2002. This virus originated in China. The infection peaked in the United States. It affects only Win98 and Win2000 operating systems. The interface is written in Chinese.

Threat type:

Dialer - A Dialer is a software application that dials long distance phone numbers. Dialers modify your dial-up settings and make very expensive long distance phone calls without user's permission. The user will be billed for the time used. Dialer authors share the revenues shady long distance providers.

RAT - Remote Administration Tool (RAT) is a software application which provides an attacker with the capability to control your computer system remotely whenever you are online. The attacker can perform operations such as programs and/or files adding/deleting, files transfers, capturing screenshot, etc. Attacker may use captured computer for different personal needs such as to send malicious attacks.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects RAT/Dialer/BlackHole: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

RAT/Dialer/BlackHole Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with RAT/Dialer/BlackHole, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\system\runwinvxd.exe
%WINDOWS%\winservices.dll

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
N/A

Folder Signatures:
N/A

Registry Signatures:
N/A

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
RAT/Bigshot 1.0
RAT/Bitar
RAT/Bla 2.0
Trojan/Downloader/VB.m
RAT/Black Dream
RAT/BlackShade 1.0
RAT/Hacker Tool/BlueWater
RAT/BoBo
RAT/Boiling
RAT/Boss Eye 1.0