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Backdoor.Beasty.J

Reported: June 26, 2006

 

 

Description:

Backdoor.Beasty.J is a back door server program that allows a remote client to gain unauthorized access to an infected computer.

Technical Name:

Backdoor.Beasty.J

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Trojan Horse

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

Backdoor.Beasty.J 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. Reboot computer in SafeMode. [how to]
4. Run a full system scan and delete all infections.

5. Delete any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]

Navigate to the subkeys and delete the value:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run
Value:
"COM Service" = "%System%\msagent\mssrsv.com"

Navigate to the subkeys and delete the value:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{42CE4021-DE03-E3CC-EA32-40BB12E6015D}
Value:
"StubPath" = "%System%\mspyra.com"

Navigate to the subkeys and delete the value:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Value:
"Check_Associations" = "No"

 

6. Exit Registry Editor and reboot the computer.

7. In order to make sure that Backdoor.Beasty.J 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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