TSPY_ZBOT.BBH

Posted: May 24, 2013

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Threat Level:	9/10
Infected PCs:	473

First Seen:	May 24, 2013
Last Seen:	January 20, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

TSPY_ZBOT.BBH is a new variant of Keylogger Zeus or Zbot, a widespread series of spyware Trojans that steal personal information and drastically lower the security of the infected PC. Although TSPY_ZBOT.BBH and similar variants of Zeus usually are focused on stealing bank account information, they also are generalized enough in their information-stealing functions that they also can access and steal information related to other computer activities. SpywareRemove.com malware experts warn that TSPY_ZBOT.BBH, like all variants of Zeus, utilizes advanced methods of concealing its attacks and usually will not be detectable without at least one appropriate anti-malware utility, which also should be used to delete TSPY_ZBOT.BBH whenever it's warranted.

TSPY_ZBOT.BBH: a Fresh Strand in the Web of Old Computer Crimes

As far as the malware and anti-malware industries are concerned, TSPY_ZBOT.BBH is nothing new – just another variant of an already-prolific family of spyware programs that already include many subtle variants on Zeus. However, TSPY_ZBOT.BBH is one of the most recent examples of such that SpywareRemove.com malware experts have to date, and reports of accounts related to heavy numbers of confirmed TSPY_ZBOT.BBH infections emphasize that the Zeus attack spree still is ongoing, successful and even profitable (for the criminals who maintain it).

As a standard protective and stealth feature, TSPY_ZBOT.BBH will inject itself into multiple memory processes after TSPY_ZBOT.BBH is installed. This attack doesn't harm the operational features of the programs in question, but it does protect TSPY_ZBOT.BBH from some forms of anti-malware detection and will allow TSPY_ZBOT.BBH to stay in memory without a separate process that you could observe – or try to terminate. SpywareRemove.com malware experts have rated the following attacks related to TSPY_ZBOT.BBH as being its functions of foremost concern, although TSPY_ZBOT.BBH may also be designed to include other attacks:

TSPY_ZBOT.BBH is capable of capturing your typing input through an attack known as keylogging. A keylogger will record your typed information to a text file, which usually is encrypted (such as in the case of TSPY_ZBOT.BBH) and then transferred to criminals.
TSPY_ZBOT.BBH also will monitor your browser behavior. Unlike a mere browser hijacker or other low-level PC threat, TSPY_ZBOT.BBH does so in order to steal your confidential information as you attempt to log in to any accounts – especially ones related to any known bank websites. Social network accounts, e-mail accounts, FTP accounts and game software accounts also may be endangered by TSPY_ZBOT.BBH attacks.

How to Dodge the Fire from Greek Heaven

Zeus may have been around for ages in terms of a spyware Trojan's lifespan, but TSPY_ZBOT.BBH and other new versions of Keylogger Zeus have been verified to receive sharp increases in distribution as of this month. SpywareRemove.com malware research team warns any potential victims of TSPY_ZBOT.BBH attacks to be cautious, in particular, around malicious and cracked sites, which often host exploit kits like Blacole that specialize in installing high-level threats like TSPY_ZBOT.BBH automatically.

Deleting TSPY_ZBOT.BBH is a rigorous process that requires a specialist in PC security or an advanced anti-malware utility to have a high chance of success. Most anti-malware products have long since included definitions for Zeus, but in the case of new versions like TSPY_ZBOT.BBH, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers emphasize how necessary it is to keep even the best anti-malware scanners updated for new PC threats.

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:

%Application Data%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS1]\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe

File name: %Application Data%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS1]\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file

%Application Data%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS2]\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].[RANDOM CHARACTERS]

File name: %Application Data%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS2]\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].[RANDOM CHARACTERS]
Mime Type: unknown/[RANDOM CHARACTERS]
Group: Malware file

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

HKEY..\..\{Value}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run [RANDOM CLSID] = %Application Data%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS1]\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exeHKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]