Archive for the 'Trojan' Category

What is cgaqyi.exe, How to remove cgaqyi.exe

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

cgaqyi.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: cgaqyi
Filename: cgaqyi.exe
Command: c:\cgaqyi.exe
Startup Type: autorun.inf
Notes: a trojan that uses autorun.inf file to run itself

How to remove: use the autorun.inf trojan removal instructions

What is EBUNWVLUMV, How to remove EBUNWVLUMV

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

EBUNWVLUMV is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Filename: {random}.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | EBUNWVLUMV

Command: %Temp%\{random}.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [EBUNWVLUMV] C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Temp\Mrh.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [EBUNWVLUMV] C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Temp\Mrh.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“EBUNWVLUMV″=C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Temp\Mrh.exe

Description: trojan FakeAlert, also known as Mal/FakeAV-CX [Sophos]

How to remove: use HijackThis + Malwarebytes` Anti-malware or the steps below.

1. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save to your desktop.
Run OTM, copy,then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

:reg
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“EBUNWVLUMV”=-

:Commands
[emptytemp]
[Reboot]

Click the red Moveit! button. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you.

2. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install and perform a scan.

What is nettir32.exe, How to remove nettir32.exe

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

nettir32.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: nettir32
Filename: nettir32.exe
Command: %userProfile%\start menu\programs\startup\nettir32.exe
Startup Type: Startup folder
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – Startup: nettir32.exe

DDS Line:

StartupFolder: c:\documents and settings\user\start menu\programs\startup\nettir32.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

C:\Documents and Settings\user\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
nettir32.exe

Description: trojan

How to remove: use HijackThis + Kaspersky virus removal tool

What is Siszpe32.exe, How to remove Siszpe32.exe

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Siszpe32.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: Siszpe32
Filename: Siszpe32.exe
Command: %userProfile%\start menu\programs\startup\siszyd32.exe
Startup Type: Startup folder
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – Startup: siszpe32.exe

DDS Line:

StartupFolder: c:\documents and settings\user\start menu\programs\startup\Siszpe32.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

C:\Documents and Settings\user\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
Siszpe32.exe

Description: trojan

How to remove: use HijackThis + Kaspersky virus removal tool or the steps below.

What is esentutl64.exe, How to remove esentutl64.exe

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

esentutl64.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: esentutl64
Filename: esentutl64.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command | @=”\”C:\DOCUME~1\user\LOCALS~1\Temp\esentutl64.exe\” /START \”%1\” %*”

Command: %Temp%\esentutl64.exe
Startup Type: File associations
Combofix/RSIT Line:

.exe – open – “C:\DOCUME~1\comp\LOCALS~1\Temp\esentutl64.exe” /START “%1” %*

Description: trojan FakeAlert that installed with Defense Center. Defense Center is a rogue (fake) antispyware program.

How to remove: use these Defense Center removal instructions or the steps below.

1. Download fix.zip from here, unzip it. Double Click fix.reg and click YES for confirm.

2. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save to your desktop.
Run OTM, copy,then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

:reg
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“Defense Center”=-

:files
C:\Program Files\Defense Center

Click the red Moveit! button. Close OTM.

3. Download TDSSKiller from here and unzip to your desktop. Open tdsskiller folder and right click to TDSSKiller, select Rename. Type something like 123myname and press Enter. Double click it and follow the prompts.

4. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install and perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is mscdexnt.exe, How to remove mscdexnt.exe

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

mscdexnt.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: mscdexnt
Filename: mscdexnt.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command | @=”\”C:\DOCUME~1\user\LOCALS~1\Temp\mscdexnt.exe\” /START \”%1\” %*”

Command: %Temp%\mscdexnt.exe
Startup Type: File associations
Combofix/RSIT Line:

.exe – open – “C:\DOCUME~1\user\LOCALS~1\Temp\mscdexnt.exe” /START “%1” %*

Description: trojan FakeAlert that installed with Protection Center. Protection Center is a rogue (fake) antispyware program.

How to remove: use these Protection Center removal instructions or the steps below.

1. Download fix.zip from here, unzip it. Double Click fix.reg and click YES for confirm. Reboot your computer.

2. Download TDSSKiller from here and unzip to your desktop. Open tdsskiller folder and right click to TDSSKiller, select Rename. Type something like 123myname and press Enter. Double click it and follow the prompts.

3. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save to your desktop.
Run OTM, copy,then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

:reg
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“Protection Center”=-

:files
C:\Program Files\Protection Center

:Commands
[emptytemp]
[Reboot]

Click the red Moveit! button. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you.

3. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install and perform a scan.

What is ntuser_mssec.exe, How to remove ntuser_mssec.exe

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

ntuser_mssec.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: ntuser_mssec
Filename: ntuser_mssec.exe
Command: %UserProfile%\start menu\programs\startup\ntuser_mssec.exe
Startup Type: Startup folder
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – Startup: ntuser_mssec.exe

DDS Line:

StartupFolder: c:\documents and settings\user\start menu\programs\startup\ntuser_mssec.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

C:\Documents and Settings\user\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
ntuser_mssec.exe

Description: trojan FakAlert also known as Mal/FakeAV-BT [Sophos], TrojanDownloader:Win32/Fakeinit [Microsoft], Trojan.FakeAV [Symantec], Trojan.FakeAV [PC Tools], Trojan-Downloader.Win32.FraudLoad.wxpn [Kaspersky Lab]

How to remove: use HijackThis + Malwarebytes` Anti-malware or the steps below.
1. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save to your desktop.
Run OTM, copy,then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

:files
%UserProfile%\start menu\programs\startup\ntuser_mssec.exe

:Commands
[emptytemp]
[Reboot]

Click the red Moveit! button. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you.

2. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is mcexecwin, How to remove mcexecwin

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

mcexecwin is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Filename: {random}.dll, Example: dqxpy3ww.dll
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | mcexecwin

Command: %Temp%\dqxpy3ww.dll (example: C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Temp\dqxpy3ww.dll)
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [mcexecwin] rundll32.exe C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Temp\dqxpy3ww.dll, RestoreWindows

DDS Line:

uRun: [mcexecwin] rundll32.exe C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Temp\dqxpy3ww.dll, RestoreWindows

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“mcexecwin”=rundll32.exe C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Temp\dqxpy3ww.dll, RestoreWindows

Description: component of trojan FakeAlert

How to remove: use HijackThis + Malwarebytes` Anti-malware or the steps below.
1. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save to your desktop.
Run OTM, copy,then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

:reg
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“mcexecwin”=-

:Commands
[emptytemp]
[Reboot]

Click the red Moveit! button. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you.

2. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is M5T8QL3YW3, How to remove M5T8QL3YW3

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

M5T8QL3YW3 is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Filename: {random:3}.exe, example: Cdx.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | M5T8QL3YW3

Command: %Temp%\{random:3}.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [M5T8QL3YW3] C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Temp\Cdx.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [M5T8QL3YW3] C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Temp\Cdx.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“M5T8QL3YW3″=C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Temp\Cdx.exe

Description: trojan FakeAlert, also known as Mal/FakeAV-CX [Sophos], TrojanDownloader:Win32/Renos.KF [Microsoft], Win-Trojan/Variant.183296.B [AhnLab]

How to remove: use HijackThis + Malwarebytes` Anti-malware or the steps below.
1. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save to your desktop.
Run OTM, copy,then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

:reg
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“M5T8QL3YW3”=-

:Commands
[emptytemp]
[Reboot]

Click the red Moveit! button. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you.

2. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install and perform a scan.

What is algeki32.exe, How to remove algeki32.exe

Friday, May 21st, 2010

algeki32.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: algeki32
Filename: algeki32.exe
Command: %UserProfile%\start menu\programs\startup\algeki32.exe
Startup Type: Startup folder
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – Startup: algeki32.exe

DDS Line:

StartupFolder: c:\documents and settings\user\start menu\programs\startup\algeki32.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

C:\Documents and Settings\user\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
algeki32.exe

Description: trojan-downloader

How to remove: use HijackThis + Malwarebytes` Anti-malware or the steps below.

Download Avenger from here and unzip to your desktop.
Run Avenger, copy,then paste the following text in Input script Box:

Files to delete:
%UserProfile%\start menu\programs\startup\algeki32.exe

Then click on ‘Execute’.