TROJ_SWIZZOR.FGH
Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003
Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: Yes
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan may be downloaded by other malware/grayware/spyware from remote sites. It may be dropped by other malware. It may be unknowingly downloaded by a user while visiting malicious websites.
As of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
It opens a hidden Internet Explorer window.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This Trojan may be downloaded by other malware/grayware/spyware from remote sites.
It may be dropped by other malware.
It may be unknowingly downloaded by a user while visiting malicious websites.
Download Routine
As of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
Adware Routine
This Trojan connects to the following URLs to download and display ads:
- ads.{BLOCKED}59-195.com
Other Details
This Trojan opens a hidden Internet Explorer window.
SOLUTION
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 to delete files detected as TROJ_SWIZZOR.FGH. 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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