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Windows Antibreach Module

Posted: November 21, 2014

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 10/10
Infected PCs: 19
First Seen: November 21, 2014
Last Seen: August 27, 2019
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Windows Antibreach Module is a fake anti-malware program used for generating inaccurate system warnings or blocking other programs without legitimate justifications. In addition to taking steps to defraud its user in a premium registration process, Windows Antibreach Module also may hinder your real security software, which makes Windows Antibreach Module easily classifiable as a threat. Removing Windows Antibreach Module, like all threats, should include strategies for disabling Windows Antibreach Module and then running real anti-malware solutions that can disinfect your PC as completely as possible.

The Breach of Security that Gives Your PC an 'Antibreach' Fraud

Windows Antibreach Module is another example of modern scamware hoaxes that copy the majority of previous threat 'products' while changing their brand names to confuse new victims. Although some PC security institutions identify Windows Antibreach Module as part of the FakeVimes family, malware researchers most clearly associate Windows Antibreach Module with FakeVimes.

Most PC security institutions saw the original samples of FakePAV in 2011, and, since that time, the family has developed numerous variants based on targeting Windows systems. Examples of its individual branches include, along with Windows Antibreach Module, Privacy Guard Pro, PrivacyGuard Pro 2.0, Extra Antivirus, Fast Antivirus 2009, Presto TuneUp, Windows Security Suite, Smart Virus Eliminator, Packed.Generic.245, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Enterprise Suite, Enterprise Suite, Additional Guard, Live PC Care, PC Live Guard, Live Enterprise Suite, Security Antivirus, My Security Wall, CleanUp Antivirus and Smart Security. All FakePAV variants, including Windows Antibreach Module, are designed to imitate the appearance of anti-malware scanners without including real threat-removal functions.

Windows Antibreach Module automatically displays warning messages that claim that your PC has become compromised by unrelated threats, such as spyware. These messages can be generated randomly, when you try to launch an unrelated program or while you surf the Web. Like most scamware, Windows Antibreach Module uses its messages to bully victims into paying for a premium registration key, which gives third parties access to your money and financial information.

Removing the Scamware Module that Blocks Your PC Security

Besides its fraudulent security features, Windows Antibreach Module can modify the Registry to disable common security products and system maintenance utilities. Other applications also may be terminated from memory automatically. Since deleting Windows Antibreach Module normally requires the anti-malware products Windows Antibreach Module attempts to block, malware experts suggest disabling all threats by using a combination of Safe Mode and a clean USB system startup.

Windows Antibreach Module only has been seen on Windows machines, just as with other members of the FakePAV group. Although its tactic is relatively simple to avoid for any PC user who knows the warning signs, its presence can be indicative of major security vulnerabilities. Scans to remove Windows Antibreach Module also should include attempts to detect related threats, such as Trojan downloaders, that may be responsible for other attacks not covered in this article.

Attempted registration of Windows Antibreach Module can compromise any information transferred to its fraudulent company. In such incidents, relevant banks, credit card companies and other authorities should be notified about the security breach immediately.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:



%SystemDrive%\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\fake.exe File name: fake.exe
Size: 1.1 MB (1107968 bytes)
MD5: ba4332c134a70ecdd130468f2cfa2c81
Detection count: 9
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %SystemDrive%\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: November 24, 2014
%AppData%\data.sec File name: %AppData%\data.sec
Mime Type: unknown/sec
Group: Malware file
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows AntiBreach Module.lnk File name: %UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows AntiBreach Module.lnk
File type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
Group: Malware file
%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows AntiBreach Module.lnk File name: %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows AntiBreach Module.lnk
File type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
Group: Malware file

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

File name without pathWindows AntiBreach Module.lnkHKEY..\..\{Value}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bckd "ImagePath" = 22.sys HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations "LowRiskFileTypes" = ".zip;.rar;.nfo;.txt;.exe;.bat;.com;.cmd;.reg;.msi;.htm;.html;.gif;.bmp;.jpg;.avi;.mpg;.mpeg;.mov;.mp3;.m3u;.wav;"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments "SaveZoneInformation" = 1HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon "Shell" = "%AppData%\svc-.exe"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin" = 0HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "ConsentPromptBehaviorUser" = 0HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "EnableLUA" = 0HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "EnableVirtualization" = 0HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MpCmdRun.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MpUXSrv.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MSASCui.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msconfig.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msmpeng.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\k9filter.exe
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