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Dialer.Trafficjam

Reported: February 05,  2007

 

Description:
Dialer.Trafficjam is an adware program that automatically dial a premium rate service using a modem on the compromised computer and charged the user for the consumed connections.

 

Threat Level: Low

 

Type: Adware

 

Systems Affected: Windows All

 

Removing Dialer.Trafficjam may require technical know-how on  computer troubleshooting. It is recommended to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer.

 

HOW TO REMOVE Dialer.Trafficjam:

1. Temporarily disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Run a full system scan and delete all infected files.

4. Reboot your computer in safe mode. [how to]

5. Delete any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]
Navigate to and delete the following entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Trafficjam\Connection\tj

 

6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.
7. In order to make sure that the threat is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner.

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