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Infostealer.Blurax

Reported: October 2, 2006

 

 

Description:

Infostealer.Blurax can steal confidential information by logging keystrokes from the infected computer. It uses rootkit techniques to hide its presence.

Technical Name:

Infostealer.Blurax

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Trojan Horse

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

Infostealer.Blurax 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. Temporarily disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Update the virus definitions.

3. Reboot your computer in safe mode. [how to]
4. Run a full system scan and delete all infected files.

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

Navigate to the subkeys and delete the value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Network
Value: "BlueO" = "Service"

Navigate to and delete the following subkeys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{78265AA7-CE86-A82E-2852-F9CAE8A97158}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BlueO
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\BlueO
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003\Services\BlueO
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_BLUEO
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\Root\LEGACY_BLUEO
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003\Enum\Root\LEGACY_BLUEO
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\svvhost
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\svvhost
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003\Services\svvhost
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_SVVHOST
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\Root\LEGACY_SVVHOST
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003\Enum\Root\LEGACY_SVVHOST
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BlueODrv
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\BlueODrv
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003\Services\BlueODrv
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_BLUEODRV
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\Root\LEGACY_BLUEODRV
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003\Enum\Root\LEGACY_BLUEODRV

 

6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.

7. In order to make sure that Infostealer.Blurax 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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