Eorezo Ads “Virus” and Milicenso Trojan

by Ventsislav Krastev | October 17, 2017 | 0 Comments adware, malware, trojan

Threat Summary How Did I Get Eorezo Adware Eorezo Adware – Analysis Remove Eorezo Adware and Trojan.Milicenso Malware from Your PC

This article aims to help you by explaining how to remove Eorezo adware from your computer and prevent it from displaying pop-ups in the future as well.

New ad-supported software, known by the name Eorezo has been reported to heavily modify the computers it has been installed on in order to display advertisements. The bad news for the ones who have Eorezo adware installed on their computer and see “Ads by Eorezo” or similar is that they may also have a Trojan Horse installed on their computer as well. If you see advertisements related to Eorezo adware, it is recommended to read this article in order to learn how to remove Eorezo adware and the malware that is related to it.

Threat Summary

Name	Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses
Type	Adware/Online advertisements
Short Description	Aims to display different advertisements on your computer which lead to numerous third-party sistes. May also collect personal information.
Symptoms	All types of advertisements pop-up on your PC. You machine may also experience slow-downs.
Distribution Method	Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses.

How Did I Get Eorezo Adware

The main method by which your system may have become compromised by this ad-supported software is via a Trojan horse, detected as Trojan.Milicenso which uses the Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2010-2729). When this Trojan infects your computer, it checks if you are running Windows on a Virtual Machine and if so, it shuts itself down. If not, the malware drops the Eorezo adware and then drops a .bat file, located in the %Temp% directory.

The Milicenso Trojan also drops other files, named randomly in the following Windows directories:

→ %System%\{random name}.dll
%WindowsDir%\Tasks\{random name}.job

The Trojan also drps Windows registry entries in the following Windows registry entries:

→ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\

The virus then connects to multiple third-party hosts, reported by Symantec(Symantec.com) to be the following:

172.181.42.29
ads.alpha00001.com
allnighters.in
amandalikeguarana.ru
incotel.kz
incotel.kz/cgi-bin/shoppi
london-of10.ru
robinbobin20.ru
storage1.static.itmages.ru
storage5.static.itmages.ru
wildcounter.net
wildcounter.net/html/license

From there, it drops the Eorezo adware on your computer and it may also drop other malicious files and malware on it.

Eorezo Adware – Analysis

When the Eorezo adware is dropped on your computer by the Milicenso Trojan, the ad-supported program drops multiple files on your computer system, in the following locations:

→ %System%\{random file name}.exe

Then, the adware adds a registry entry with the location of the randomly named execuable file (above) in the following Windows registry sub-key:

→ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\Run\

When this key is created, the file of this adware may automatically run on your computer and the adware may begin to display ads. The advertisements may be of different type:

Pop-ups.
Banners.
Highlighted Text.
Browser redirects.

In addition to displaying ads, the adware may also add third-party apps as web browser extensions which may collect different information from your web browser. Such information can be:

Your online browsing history.
Your system information.
Your network information.
Information of your online clicks.
Your online search history.

Remove Eorezo Adware and Trojan.Milicenso Malware from Your PC

In order to remove this malware, you can follow the removal instructions below. They are divided in manual and automatic removal steps. While the manual steps can help if you have experience in removing malware professionally, experts often advise to remove unwanted software, like Eorezo and malware, such as Trojan.Milicenso from your computer automatically, using an advanced anti-malware program. It not only automatically scans for malware on your computer and removes it, but can also protect your computer against future infections of these types.

Ventsislav Krastev

Ventsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and security.

How to Remove Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses

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1. Hold Windows key() + R

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

Step 2: Uninstall Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses and related software from Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.

Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

Step 4: Scan for Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

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It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

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Get rid of Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses and remove related files and objects

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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your Mac with SpyHunter for Mac

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

Go to Finder.
In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.

In case you cannot remove Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses via Step 1 above:

In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:

→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.

Step 2: Scan for and remove Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.

Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses:

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Remove Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses from Google Chrome.

Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Erase Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses from Mozilla Firefox.

Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Uninstall Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses from Microsoft Edge.

Step 1: Start Edge browser.

Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

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Remove Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses from Safari.

Step 1: Start the Safari app.

Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.

Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.

Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses will be removed.

How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

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Eliminate Eorezo and Milicenso Viruses from Internet Explorer.

Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.

Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.

Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.

Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.