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Backdoor.Ginwui.B

Reported: May 20, 2006

 

 

Description:

Backdoor.Ginwui can dropped by a malicious Word document exploiting an undocumented vulnerability in Microsoft Word. This malicious Word document is currently detected as Trojan.Mdropper.H.

Technical Name:

Backdoor.Ginwui.B

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Trojan Horse

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

Backdoor.Ginwui.B 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 files it 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: "AppInit_DLLs" = "%System%\zsyhide.dll"

Navigate to and delete the following subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\zsydll

 

5. In order to make sure that Backdoor.Ginwui.B 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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