[Nicholas Coolman]

The programme FrameFox falls into the category of Potentially Unwanted Optional Software (LPI/PUP).

LPIs, or PUPs, typically install as a program or browser extension and are loaded each time the operating system is started.

Potentially Unwanted Software (PUP/LPI) can launch services, start scheduled tasks, and create shortcuts on your Desktop. All these operations are done with or without your consent according to the terms of its user contract. Once installed, an LPI can modify certain parameters of your browsers such as search pages, the start page or even your error page. It can collect your browsing habits and communicate them to a server using the tracking method. While browsing, it may display advertisements (coupons) and advertising banners (popups). The goal of this program is often to make money by generating web traffic to sponsored sites.

Potentially unwanted software (LPI) or Potentialy Unwanted Programs (PUP) are the cause of many infections.
The most common example is adware. InstallCore, Crossrider, Graftor ou Boxore which pollute the Registry and your data storage units. They are usually installed without your knowledge by downloading freeware. Indeed some sites use the repackaging method, an operation which consists of redoing the software installation module by adding download options. These options allow you to add other software such as browser toolbars, adware, potentially unwanted software, intrusive advertising software, or even browser hijackers.

Spyware (spyware) and adware (adwares) unwanted files, just like malware, can use the writing flaws of legitimate software or those of operating systems. It is therefore essential to have official software and that it has automatic updating. Likewise, your Windows operating system must be programmed in automatic update mode and activated, so that you can have the latest updates for critical security vulnerabilities.

Main actions:
– It installs as a process launched at system startup (RP),
- It installs an extension program for the Google Chrome (G2) browser,
- It is installed in the Registry Base in order to be launched each time the system starts (O4),
- It installs as a program (O42)
– It creates multiple “Software” registry keys,
- Adds additional folders (O43),
– It creates Installer registry keys (O90),
– It places an MSI package file in the System Installer folder (O93)

ZHPDiag overview:
[MD5.1432BA058B2385392DA1593BFC859DDB] – (.Duuqu Group – FrameFox Extensions.) — C:\Program Files\FrameFox\Extensions\InternetExplorer\framefox.exe [221680] [PID.2820]
P2 – EXT: (.The Team – FrameFox Shop.) — C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\77ld7n56.default\extensions\8C033D1B-0514-492c-A44B-6D802CC25673@jetpack
G2 – GCE: Preference [User Data\Default] [jiofjbkodmcfkhmljgdmjcildliojoli] FrameFox v.1.3 (Enabled
G2 – GCE: Preference [User Data\Default] [ojddnfeomepaknnacagpkghdobipmccd] __MSG_name__
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [FrameFox Extensions] . (.Duuqu Group – FrameFox Extensions.) — C:\Program Files\FrameFox\Extensions\InternetExplorer\framefox.exe
O42 – Software: FrameFox Extensions 1.0.2.0 – (..QwertyBox Team) [HKLM] [64Bits] – {A1D62CC4-1453-4245-9C6E-E9E8EF0B620C}
O42 – Software: FrameFox Extensions 1.0.3.0 – (.QwertyBox Team.) [HKLM][64Bits] — {B31D88DC-FFE3-4B9D-9D8C-89E216EE5939}
O42 – Software: FrameFox Extensions 1.0.6.0 – (.QwertyBox Team.) [HKLM][64Bits] — {577F0F04-E354-44C8-8C2B-7B69C2EA7F10}
O42 – Software: QwertyBox 1.0.3.0 – (.QwertyBox Team.) [HKLM][64Bits] — {836B2544-9D21-4C69-BC3A-FF5E6320B5A9}
[HKLM\Software\Duuqu]
O43 – CFD: 10/06/2013 – 15:01:31 – [0214] —- D – C:\Program Files (x86)\FrameFox
O90 – PUC: “CD88D13B3EFFD9B4D9C8982E61EE9593” . (.FrameFox Extensions 1.0.3.0.) — C:\Windows\Installer\{B31D88DC-FFE3-4B9D-9D8C-89E216EE5939}\FrameFox.ico
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{A1D62CC4-1453-4245-9C6E-E9E8EF0B620C}]
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{577F0F04-E354-44C8-8C2B-7B69C2EA7F10}]
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{B31D88DC-FFE3-4B9D-9D8C-89E216EE5939}]
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]:FrameFox Extensions
[HKLM\Software\Google\Chrome\Extensions\jiofjbkodmcfkhmljgdmjcildliojoli]
[HKLM\Software\Duuqu]
C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jiofjbkodmcfkhmljgdmjcildliojoli
C:\Windows\Installer\{A1D62CC4-1453-4245-9C6E-E9E8EF0B620C}\FrameFox.ico
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{D6F4FFAF-E3C9-4f3d-AD5B-F78CD969D7BF}
C:\Program Files (x86)\FrameFox
C:\Windows\Installer\1acf1b.msi
C:\Windows\Installer\736cc2.msi
C:\Program Files\FrameFox
C:\Program Files\FrameFox\Extensions\InternetExplorer\framefox.exe
O90 – PUC: “4CC26D1A35415424C9E69E8EFEB026C0” . (.Extensions FrameFox 1.0.2.0.) — C:\Windows\Installer\{A1D62CC4-1453-4245-9C6E-E9E8EF0B620C}\FrameFox.ico
O90 – PUC: “CD88D13B3EFFD9B4D9C8982E61EE9593” . (.FrameFox Extensions 1.0.3.0.) — C:\Windows\Installer\{B31D88DC-FFE3-4B9D-9D8C-89E216EE5939}\FrameFox.ico
O90 – PUC: “098CCE33084C42149BB5AB630E521B02”. (.FrameFox Extensions 1.0.7.0.) — C:\Windows\Installer\{33ECC890-C480-4124-B95B-BA36E025B120}\FrameFox.ico
[MD5.5FF2B0F7835519063800D9F2DB535131] [WIS][22/08/2013] (.QwertyBox Team – FrameFox Extensions 1.0.7.0 Setup.) — C:\Windows\Installer\2015a8.msi [417792]

A.k.a :
Adware.Framefox
PUP.Optional.FrameFox.A [Malwarebytes]

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