TROJ_FAKEAV.GTM
Windows 2000, Windows, XP, Windows Server 2003
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Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan arrives as a component bundled with malware/grayware packages. It may be unknowingly downloaded by a user while visiting malicious websites.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
188,416 bytes
DLL
Yes
08 Dec 2011
Arrival Details
This Trojan arrives as a component bundled with malware/grayware packages.
It may be unknowingly downloaded by a user while visiting malicious websites.
NOTES:
It exports functions which may be used by its main component to aid in performing its malicious routines
SOLUTION
9.200
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
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and note files detected as TROJ_FAKEAV.GTM
Step 3
Restart in Safe Mode
Step 4
Search and delete the file detected as TROJ_FAKEAV.GTM
Step 5
Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as TROJ_FAKEAV.GTM. 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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