RTKT_AGENT.CLM
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites. It may be dropped by other malware.
Its rootkit functionalities are used by other malware/grayware. It also has rootkit capabilities, which enables it to hide its processes and files from the user.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
104,882,688 bytes
SYS
Yes
10 Jun 2011
Arrival Details
This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
It may be dropped by the following malware:
- BKDR_RIRLGED.A
Rootkit Capabilities
This Trojan s rootkit functionalities are used by other malware/grayware.
It also has rootkit capabilities, which enables it to hide its processes and files from the user.
SOLUTION
8.900
Step 1
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.
Step 2
Remove the malware/grayware file that dropped/downloaded RTKT_AGENT.CLM
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BKDR_RIRLGED.A
Step 3
Identify and delete files detected as RTKT_AGENT.CLM using either the Startup Disk or Recovery Console
Step 4
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as RTKT_AGENT.CLM. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.
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