TROJ_DLOADE.AQW
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
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Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: Yes
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan arrives as a file that exports the functions of other malware/grayware. It may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component. It arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
It requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
4,608 bytes
PE
Yes
20 Jan 2011
Arrival Details
This Trojan arrives as a file that exports the functions of other malware/grayware.
It may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component.
It arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
Other Details
This Trojan requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
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
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and note files detected as TROJ_DLOADE.AQW
Step 3
Restart in Safe Mode
Step 4
Search and delete the file detected as TROJ_DLOADE.AQW
Step 5
Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as TROJ_DLOADE.AQW. 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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