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Backdoor.Dumbot

Reported: May 15, 2006

 

 

Description:

Backdoor.Dumbot allows unauthorized access and commands on infected computer with the use of backdoor it created.

Technical Name:

Backdoor.Dumbot

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Trojan Horse

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

Backdoor.Dumbot 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.
4. Delete any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]

Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Value: "winmgr" = "[PATH TO TROJAN]"

Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx
Value: "Wincnt" = "[RANDOM NUMBER]"

 

5. Exit registry editor and restart 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 Backdoor.Dumbot 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.

 

Click here to proceed

 

Download and run any of these Anti-Spyware:

Spy Sweeper

Spyware Doctor

Pest Patrol

Spy Hunter

 

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