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Backdoor.Haxdoor.L

Updated: June 11, 2006

 

 

Description:

Backdoor.Haxdoor.L has the capability to  used the infected computer as a proxy server without users knowledge.

Technical Name:

Backdoor.Haxdoor.L

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Trojan Horse

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

Backdoor.Haxdoor.L 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. Restart the computer using the Windows Recovery Console. [how to]

After starting the computer in Recovery Console, execute the following:

a) Type cd %System%
b) Press Enter
c) Type del prw76sks.sys
d) Press Enter
e) Type del Eprwsks.dll
f) Press Enter
g) Type exit
h) Press Enter. The computer will now restart automatically.
 

2. Temporarily disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
3. Update the virus definitions.
4. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected.
5. Delete any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]
Navigate to and delete the subkeys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\
LEGACY_PRW76SKS
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\prw76sks
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\prwsks
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\MPRServices\TestService

Navigate to and delete the following subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\
FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List
Value: "[APPLICATION]" = "[APPLICATION]:*:Enabled:[APPLICATION]"

 

6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.

7. In order to make sure that Backdoor.Haxdoor.L 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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