TROJ_SMALL.MDD


 PLATFORM:

Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:
 SYSTEM IMPACT RATING:
 INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

  • Threat Type:

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This Trojan may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component.



It also has rootkit capabilities, which enables it to hide its processes and files from the user.



  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

9344 bytes

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

07 Jan 2010


Arrival Details


This Trojan may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component.



Rootkit Capabilities


This Trojan also has rootkit capabilities, which enables it to hide its processes and files from the user.


  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

8.900


Step 1


For Windows ME and XP users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.


Step 2


Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and note files detected as TROJ_SMALL.MDD


Step 3


Restart in Safe Mode

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Step 4


Search and delete these files

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There may be some component files that are hidden. Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the "More advanced options" option to include all hidden files and folders in the search result.
DATA_GENERIC
Note: To do a search for the following files, right-click Start then click Search... or Find..., depending on the version of Windows you are running. For each file to be deleted, type its file name in the Named input box. In the Look In drop-down list, select My Computer, then press Enter.
  • Once located, select the file then press SHIFT+DELETE to permanently delete the file.
  • Repeat the said steps for all files listed.

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