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Trojan.Looksky

Reported: June 05, 2006

 

 

Description:

Trojan.Looksky allows backdoor access on infected computer. It can also download and execute remote malicious files

Technical Name:

Trojan.Looksky

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Trojan Horse

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

Trojan.Looksky 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 delete the value:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Value: "sysvx" = "%Windir%\sysvx_.exe"

Navigate to the subkey and restore the value if applicable:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip
Value: "TcpNumConnections" = "0x00001000"

Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\
Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List
Value: "%System%\sysvx.exe" = "%System%\sysvx.exe:*:Enabled:enable"

6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.
***If it makes changes to Windows registry that may prevent you from running executable files. A tool to reset registry values to the default value is available for download. Click Here.


7. In order to make sure that Trojan.Looksky 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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