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Downloader.Browsilla

Reported: June 23, 2006

 

 

Description:

Downloader.Browsilla can download malicious files from the browsesilla.org domain onto the infected computer.

Technical Name:

Downloader.Browsilla

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Trojan Horse

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

Downloader.Browsilla 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 subkey and delete the value:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run
Value:
"BrowseZilla" = "c:\browsezilla\update.exe"

Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent\Post Platform
Value:

"###[RANDOM NUMBERS]###"

 

6. Exit Registry Editor and reboot the computer.

7. In order to make sure that Downloader.Browsilla 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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