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PWSteal.Topfox

Reported: 23-Jan-2006

 

Description:

PWSteal.TopFox has the capability to steal password information entered into application windows. It will then send this information to attacker via email.

 

PWSteal.TopFox also monitors particular IM (Internet Messaging) programs.

Technical Name:

PWSteal.Topfox

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Trojan Horse

Systems Affected:

Windows All

Detection Date:

January 20, 2006

 

 

PWSteal.TopFox removal procedures requires technical know-how on  computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services and Registry have to be done.

 

MANUAL REMOVAL:

1. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected.
4. Delete any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]

Navigate to the subkey and delete value:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Value: "svchost" = "%System%\SVCH0ST.EXE"

Navigate to the subkeys and delete value:
HKEY_USERS\<CURRENT_USER_ID>\Software\Classes
HKEY_USERS\<CURRENT_USER_ID>_Classes
Value: "(Default)" = "%System%\SVCH0ST.EXE"

 

5. Exit registry and re-start the computer

***If it makes changes to Windows registry that may prevent you from running executable files. A tool to reset registry values to the default value is available for download. Click Here.

 

6. In order to make sure that trojan pwsteal.topfox 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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