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EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
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See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Popularity Rank: | 5,582 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 385 |
| First Seen: | March 28, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | December 12, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The xscBrwse advertisements may be used to convince computer users to fall for various known online tactics. The xscBrwse advertisements may be associated with a fake technical support tactic that may involve tricking computer users into calling a telephone number for a bogus technical support service. Computer users should disregard all content of the xscBrwse advertisements and never download files or call phone numbers related to the xscBrwse advertisements. The xscBrwse advertisements may be caused by a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). The xscBrwse advertisements have the main purpose of generating revenue at the expense of computer users by forcing them to pay large amounts of money for a bogus technical support. During the process, computer users may allow con artists to gain access to their machines and disclose information such as credit card numbers, online banking information and other sensitive data.
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The xscBrwse Advertisements and Their Related Tactics
Although xscBrwse advertisements have been linked to a variety of tactics, the most common tactic that has been linked to these pop-up advertisements is a fake technical support service that requires computer users to call an included phone number. The xscBrwse advertisements may use a scary language and technical jargon to convince inexperienced computer users that they are legitimate and connected somehow to Windows or a legitimate security firm. PC security researchers advise computer users to disregard the content of the xscBrwse advertisements, no matter how scary sounding or alarming. Instead, computer users should make sure that the component causing the xscBrwse advertisements to appear, which may be an unwanted Web browser extension or PUP, is removed with the help of a reliable anti-malware application immediately.
xscBrwse and Similar Adware may be Used to Frighten Inexperienced PC Users
The main strategy of adware such as xscBrwse is to scare inexperienced computer users. The xscBrwse advertisements may interrupt computer users repeatedly, making them believe that there is a severe issue with their machines. In most cases, the xscBrwse advertisements may contain fake error codes and technical jargon that is used to make it seem as if the xscBrwse is related to a legitimate Windows security software or option. However, the xscBrwse advertisements are not particularly sophisticated, and the messages related to these advertisements may be a little more than pop-up text advertisements on a drab background. The xscBrwse advertisements may contain a phone number that, when called, leads to a known tactic that consists into trying to trick computer users to disclose their credit card information and grant access to their computers.
What may Happen When You Call the Phone Number Included in the xscBrwse Advertisements
When computer users call the phone number that may be included in the xscBrwse advertisements, a person on the other end of the line may try to convince them to pay several hundred dollars for a fake technical support service. As part of this bogus technical support, computer users also may be asked to install a Remote Desktop Application or a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). This allows the con artists to gain access to the user's computer. Using this access, they may collect additional information, including online passwords and credit card data. They also may install other unwanted components and have access to the computer user's contact lists (which may then be used to continue spreading PUPs related to xscBrwse through Social Media and corrupted file attachments).
What is the Most Efficient Way to Deal with the xscBrwse Advertisements
If the xscBrwse advertisements are appearing on your computer, you will need to remove the PUP that is causing them to appear. Abolishing the PUP with a reliable anti-malware program and the Windows Control Panel (Add and Remove Programs) will stop the xscBrwse advertisements from continuing to appear. If you have paid for this bogus technical support service and allowed the con artists gain access to your computer, malware researchers recommend contacting your bank to report the fraudulent charges and take steps to ensure that a RAT has not been installed on your computer.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Banker.RA |
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| Packers: | UPX |
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
640cb8cc18af31dce62b167888695592
SHA1:
488b0e7da38bc9f71b04a30a78307d46e569ab95
SHA256:
1E839BDA9B9A54350B8751D7FF80298527B8622F0CCDA3FB75331EB3A8D83ADB
File Size:
9.06 MB, 9064448 bytes
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MD5:
29779aa2932cd4027ebd84756883613a
SHA1:
e2597d16d32713a07d53d84e9b021684bbb4ea70
SHA256:
AAC9A122F5904D008592128177BD9A2612AE2B088171B4943B885D4C22F71C16
File Size:
8.45 MB, 8448000 bytes
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MD5:
712149441fc2867f58a52e311e8107be
SHA1:
656628b8905490e61f84b7103287ec5f7d7b10ee
SHA256:
F214B0C5854F1B1B62AB8A58ED2371715A4155FB7B72FEA8CC5382C00B5F621B
File Size:
1.59 MB, 1586176 bytes
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MD5:
3f17fe469bb8b7d02ebfc66ce23070ae
SHA1:
78afec12d995770ed95832eb1e4a3b7e9d387391
SHA256:
2956333687EABA68E41BACAEE3EE371789E0FB6B2A0FE43E86E393F97CCF244B
File Size:
6.85 MB, 6852608 bytes
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MD5:
9351f70ea9232e5b3a6492174f65a498
SHA1:
433d44ba4e0b8ffcb182995d8f8035726efd9fce
SHA256:
3216F183F39C3B434ACDC3CADF976D76D165AEABE4697A4952219AB81A16E4C7
File Size:
8.55 MB, 8548864 bytes
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MD5:
cd95b4c89fde7cce9db6aa96078065d0
SHA1:
44f8b2d4b4b85f971fb289b48ec1c9392dfc119c
SHA256:
9B668C944C25B06E2A898ACB9BD353D129AFC949728886340AA831EDF8C59CE0
File Size:
4.66 MB, 4656128 bytes
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MD5:
7127122421ccf7ea4452ded9f60efa01
SHA1:
2f0e86b38fa5d272dd4900077221b3a09b17d0bd
SHA256:
B0C79A23C6F796DC60F2813C8463D1AEE0551FDDAEF1AD5E1874EC9492BB46BB
File Size:
5.04 MB, 5042176 bytes
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MD5:
d2324bcfb7cef49fc5009ab6fbdf97cf
SHA1:
4cc563d1d9a80a7e2fb2cb291becfc4c76ed885d
SHA256:
8C05D3659D7F57E0ED06ABB54D26F61FBFFDA3BBDDF74790F8BA5CEB881E9A55
File Size:
1.75 MB, 1753600 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have relocations information
- File doesn't have security information
- File has been packed
- File has exports table
- File has TLS information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
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- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
- File is not packed
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Icons
File Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.
Windows PE Version Information
Windows PE Version Information
This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.| Name | Value |
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| Comments | Software cliente para helpdesk |
| Company Name | Netretina |
| File Description | Helpdesk client |
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| Legal Copyright |
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| Legal Trademarks | Netretina EVO |
| Product Name | NETRETINA |
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File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- dll
- imgui
- No Version Info
- packed
- VirtualQueryEx
- WriteProcessMemory
- x86
Block Information
Block Information
During analysis, EnigmaSoft breaks file samples into logical blocks for classification and comparison with other samples. Blocks can be used to generate malware detection rules and to group file samples into families based on shared source code, functionality and other distinguishing attributes and characteristics. This section lists a summary of this block data, as well as its classification by EnigmaSoft. A visual representation of the block data is also displayed, where available.| Total Blocks: | 16,027 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 310 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 14,372 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 1,345 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
Similar Families
This section lists other families that share similarities with this family, based on EnigmaSoft’s analysis. Many malware families are created from the same malware toolkits and use the same packing and encryption techniques but uniquely extend functionality. Similar families may also share source code, attributes, icons, subcomponents, compromised and/or invalid digital signatures, and network characteristics. Researchers leverage these similarities to rapidly and effectively triage file samples and extend malware detection rules.- Casbaneiro.A
- Delf.OF
- Downloader.Delf.C
- Filecoder.IFA
- Gamehack.ODB
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- Guildma.D
- Injector.XN
- Ousaban.D
- SystemBC.A
- Ulise.BE
Files Modified
Files Modified
This section lists files that were created, modified, moved and/or deleted by samples in this family. File system activity can provide valuable insight into how malware functions on the operating system.| File | Attributes |
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| c:\users\user\downloads\$_temp_$.$$$ | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
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| HKCU\software::index | rundll32 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software::index2 | C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\multimedia\drawdib:: 1920x1200x32(bgr 0) | 31,31,31,31 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
Windows API Usage
Windows API Usage
This section lists Windows API calls that are used by the samples in this family. Windows API usage analysis is a valuable tool that can help identify malicious activity, such as keylogging, security privilege escalation, data encryption, data exfiltration, interference with antivirus software, and network request manipulation.| Category | API |
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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| User Data Access |
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| Service Control |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Winsock |
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| Keyboard Access |
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Shell Command Execution
Shell Command Execution
This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\488b0e7da38bc9f71b04a30a78307d46e569ab95_0009064448.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\e2597d16d32713a07d53d84e9b021684bbb4ea70_0008448000.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\433d44ba4e0b8ffcb182995d8f8035726efd9fce_0008548864.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\44f8b2d4b4b85f971fb289b48ec1c9392dfc119c_0004656128.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\2f0e86b38fa5d272dd4900077221b3a09b17d0bd_0005042176.,LiQMAxHB
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