Threat Information for "Trojan.Proxy.853"

Removal Top

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Summary Top
  • Name: Trojan.Proxy.853
  • Aliases:
  • Date Discovered: 2006-10-27
  • Protection Added: 2006-11-02
Description Top 
-- Ease of Removal

1: Creates new registry entries with consistent data
2: File names uniquely generated
3: Consistent file contents
4: Uses running processes

-- Privacy Risks/Security Changes

1: Disables Windows Firewall
2: Mimics legitimate file names
3: Changes internet security settings

-- Damage/Intrusion/Annoyance

1: Significantly slows down the computer
2: Creates new files

-- Propagation/Saturation

1: Installed by other infections
2: Infects from an email attachment
3: Infects from a link in an email
Technical Details Top
  • Added Directory/File:
    FilePath: %USERDESKTOP%\tmp.req
  • Added Directory/File:
    FilePath: %USERDESKTOP%\?.txt
  • Added Registry Value:
    Key: HKLM\%CURRENTVERSIONREG%\Run Value: Microsoft standard protector