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TROJ_AGENT.WVVZ

October 28, 2010
 PLATFORM:

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

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 REPORTED INFECTION:

  • Threat Type:

  • Destructiveness:

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

179200 bytes

Initial Samples Received Date:

16 Apr 2010


Other Details


This Trojan adds the following lines or registry entries as part of its routine:


      SOLUTION


    Step 1


    Terminate the malware/grayware/spyware process:

    [ Learn More ]
    Notes=
  • For Windows 98 and ME users, Windows Task Manager may not display all running processes. In this case, please use a third-party process viewer, preferably Process Explorer, to terminate the malware/grayware/spyware file. You may download the said tool here.
  • If the detected file is displayed in either Windows Task Manager or Process Explorer but you cannot delete it, restart your computer in safe mode. To do this, refer to this link for the complete steps.
  • If the detected file is not displayed in either Windows Task Manager or Process Explorer, continue doing the next steps.


    • Step 2


    Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as
    TROJ_AGENT.WVVZ

    *Note: 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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