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Backdoor.Pahador

Reported: June 23, 2006

 

 

Description:

Backdoor.Pahador can allow remote attacker to access infected computer by creating a backdoor in it. It can also log system information and sends to a remote location.

Technical Name:

Backdoor.Pahador

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Trojan Horse

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

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

Navigate to the subkey and change the value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Value:
"Shell" = "explorer.exe [NUMEROUS SPACES] C:\Recycler\services.exe"
to:
"Shell" = "explorer.exe"

Navigate to the subkey and reset the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Value:
"DisableTaskMgr" = "1"

Navigate to the subkey and reset the value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters
\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List
Value:
"C:\Recycler\services.exe" = "C:\Recycler\services.exe:*:Enabled:services.exe"

 

6. In order to make sure that Backdoor.Pahador 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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