I've done a bit of reading on this on the web.
- Run Registry Editor (Start Button -> Run, then type 'regedit' and click OK) and find the key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components- .. and look for any sub-Key(s) that have only a StubPath entry in the Name column (legitimate entries typically have Version, Locale, or ComponentID at the very least).
- Make note of the name & location of any files that are pointed to in the 'Data' column of the StubPath, typically in either the C:\Windows\System32 directory (default), or in C:\Windows)
- Do a file Search, locate and verify the authenticity of any file(s) mentioned in the above StubPath
- Look for a similar filename to the above, but with no file extension (this is typically the keylogging/activity-tracking data file)
tip: Sort your files by 'Type', and then look for files of the generic 'File' type (no extension). Though the server (& logfile) could use *any* filename, confirmed reported filenames have included:
- RegMen.exe - lssas.exe (Note: do not confuse with legitimate file, 'lsass.exe') - svlchost.exe (Note: do not confuse with legitimate file, 'svchost.exe')
Did you find anything?
Note:
This Trojan may open a port on your computer that may enable one to gain remote control of your computer. It is recommended that you change all of your passwords even if it was your friend who put it in. If you bank online, you might consider changing your credit card and bank account numbers. You should also monitor your credit card and bank statements carefully over the next several months for signs of fraudulent activity.