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W32.Feebs.E@mm

Reported: 13-Jan-2006

Description:

W32.Feebs.E@mm is a mass-mailing worm that also spreads through file-sharing networks and lowers security settings on the compromised computer.

Technical Name:

W32.Feebs.E@mm

Threat Level:

Medium

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

Detection Date:

January 12, 2006

 

 

W32.Feebs.E@mm 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).
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.

Navigate to the subkey and delete value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad
Value: "[FILE NAME OF DLL WORM COMPONENT]" = "{[RANDOM CLSID]}"

Navigate to the subkey and delete value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{CD5AC91B-AE7B-E83A-0C4C-E616075972F3}
Value: "Stubpath" = "C:\Recycled\userinit.exe"

Navigate to the subkey and delete value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
Value: "mal" = "[EMAIL ADDRESS OF RECIPIENT]"

Navigate to the subkey and delete value:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{[RANDOM CLSID]}\InprocServer32
Value: "(default)" = "%System\[PATH TO DLL WORM COMPONENT]"

Navigate to the subkey and delete value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
Value:
"web" =
"68 74 74 70 3A 2F 2F 70 6F 70 63 61 70 66 72 65 65 2E 74 33 35 2E 63 6F 6D 2F 00"

Navigate to and delete the following subkeys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS[RANDOM 2 LETTERS]\dat
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS[RANDOM 2 LETTERS]\cdat
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS[RANDOM 2 LETTERS]\fdat
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS[RANDOM 2 LETTERS]\rdat
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS[RANDOM 2 LETTERS]\sdat
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS[RANDOM 2 LETTERS]\ldat
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS[RANDOM 2 LETTERS]\gdat
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS[RANDOM 2 LETTERS]\pdat
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS[RANDOM 2 LETTERS]\udat
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS[RANDOM 2 LETTERS]\idat
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS[RANDOM 2 LETTERS]\ddat
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS[RANDOM 2 LETTERS]\kdat

 

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. Reenable the SharedAccess service (Windows 2000/XP only). [how to]


7. In order to make sure that worm feebs.e 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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Download and run any of these Anti-Spyware:

Spy Sweeper

Spyware Doctor

Pest Patrol

Spy Hunter

 

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