DO NOT RUN THIS GAME
UNTIL THE DEVELOPER / OP CAN EXPLAIN THESE DETECTIONS, AND FILE OPERATIONS.
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Both do the same, both have different anti virus results.
The virus one, injects into C:\Program Files (x86)\Google1608_1329478733\bin\updater.exe
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Does this really look like something this forum shouldn't look into?
Do I need to manually reverse engineer this executable to prove the developer (OR ORIGINAL POSTER !! ! ) is doing something fishy.
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Related parents, aka shared file hashes. Why is it affiliated with keygens, and random zips???
It establishes connections to multiple external IP addresses. These connections are potentially command-and-control (C2) servers, indicating the malware's attempt to communicate with an external source for instructions or data exfiltration.
Spawns new processes and services, indicating the execution of its payload and attempts to maintain control over the infected system.
It modifies registry entries in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run to ensure it runs every time the system starts.
Changes in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services to manipulate system services, often to disable security-related services or to create new malicious services.
Modifies the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_HTTP_USERNAME_PASSWORD_DISABLE, potentially to affect browser behavior and user credential handling.
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The malware creates numerous .tmp files in the user's temporary directory (AppData\Local\Temp). These files are likely used as intermediate stages in the malware's execution process.
The malware uses cmd.exe to execute batch files (.bat) located in the temporary directory. These batch files are used to execute the primary malicious payload.
The malware masquerades as the Google updater to blend in with legitimate processes. This is indicated by paths like C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\.
By creating and executing multiple batch files, the malware ensures persistence and continuous execution, making it harder to remove.