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Download.Swif

Reported: May 21, 2006

 

 

Description:

Download.Swif is a MacroMedia Flash executable Trojan horse that may download a malicious executable files from an infected server.

Technical Name:

Download.Swif

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Trojan Horse

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

Download.Swif 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. In order to make sure that Download.Swif 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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