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Threat Database Phishing 'Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification'

'Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification'

By Domesticus in Phishing

'Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification' is an email of phishing spam created to procure credit card and other confidential data under false pretences. 'Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification' is spread by hackers through various Adobe software security holes that have been exploited recently. 'Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification' is a precarious packed executable malware threat that uses security holes to hijack Windows system. 'Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification' gets installed manually and surreptitiously through email attachments and network exploits. Links in the emails redirect recipients to a website that has no connection whatsoever with the real Adobe website or any Adobe software products. 'Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification' opens a backdoor on your computer system and enables the attacker to issue commands remotely to monitor the affected PC. 'Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification' runs serious risks of being able to control your browsing activities as well as obtain access to your highly personal data. 'Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification' application icon shows up on your desktop and attacks victims with tricky messages or infections and redirects them to purchase the fake remover program.

File System Details

'Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification' may create the following file(s):
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# File Name Detections
1. %AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.exe
2. %UserProfile%\Desktop\Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification.lnk
3. %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification\Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification.lnk
4. %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification\Uninstall Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification.lnk
5. %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification\

Registry Details

'Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification' may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
HKEY..\..\..\..{RegistryKeys}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableTaskMgr" = '1'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download "CheckExeSignatures" = 'no'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced "ShowSuperHidden" = '0'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "CertificateRevocation" = '0'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments "SaveZoneInformation" = '1'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations "LowRiskFileTypes" = '/{hq:/s`s:/ogn:/uyu:/dyd:/c`u:/bnl:/ble:/sdf:/lrh:/iul:/iulm:/fhg:/clq:/kqf:/`wh:/lqf:/lqdf:/lnw:/lq2:/l2t:/v`w:/rbs:'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced "Hidden" = '0'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "DisableTaskMgr" = '1'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop "NoChangingWallPaper" = '1'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Use FormSuggest" = 'yes'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ".exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnonBadCertRecving" = '0'

Messages

The following messages associated with 'Adobe PDF Reader Software Upgrade Notification' were found:

This is to remind that a new version of Adobe Acrobat Reader with enhanced features for viewing, creating, editing, printing and internet-sharing PDF documents has been released.

To upgrade your application:

+ Go to : http://www.2011-adobe-acrobat-download.com

+ Download and upgrade your application

Copyright 2010 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved.

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