Threat Information for "Trojan.Proxy.593"

Removal Top

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Summary Top
  • Name: Trojan.Proxy.593
  • Aliases:
  • Date Discovered: 2007-02-08
  • Protection Added: 2007-02-12
Description Top 
-- Ease of Removal

1: Consistent file contents
2: Runs as a BHO or shell extension
3: Runs as a service
4: Uses running processes
5: File names uniquely generated

-- Privacy Risks/Security Changes

1: Changes internet security settings

-- Damage/Intrusion/Annoyance

1: Modifies non-critical registry entries
2: Changes browser search settings
3: Significantly slows down the computer
4: Creates new files

-- Propagation/Saturation

1: Infects from a link in an email
2: Infects from an email attachment
3: Installed by other infections
Technical Details Top
  • Added Registry Key:
    Key: HKCR\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\mkgntyns
  • Added Registry Key:
    Key: HKLM\Software\CLasses\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\mkgntys