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Trojan.Zlob.N

Updated: May 15, 2007

 

 

Description:
Trojan.Zlob.N downloads adware on infected computer. This adware or rogue security software will display exaggerated alerts on the infected computer to trick the user into downloading and acquiring malicious software.

 

Technical Name: Trojan.Zlob.N

 

Threat Level: Low

 

Type: Trojan

 

Systems Affected: Windows All

This Trojan usually displays the following windows and alerts:
Protection Center
Warning! Spyware threat!
Critical System Warning!
System Alert: Malware Threats
System Alert: Trojan-Spy.Win32@mx
Security Alert: NetWorm-i.Virus@fp
System perfomance monitor: Warning
Security Alert: Spyware found
Critical System Warning!
Internet Explorer Alert
Security warning: New variant of SpyBot@MXt
SideBar

 

Trojan.Zlob.N removal procedure 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.

 

HOW TO REMOVE Trojan.Zlob.N :

1. Temporarily 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 clean/delete all infected files
5. Delete/Modify any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]

Navigate to and delete the following entry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer\run

\"rare" = "%CurrentFolder%\smmain.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Protection Tools\"65005" = "1"

Restore the following registry entries to their original values, if required:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{F0993251-2512-4710-AF6E-0A13EA199D02}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar

\{F0993251-2512-4710-AF6E-0A13EA199D02}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats

\{F0993251-2512-4710-AF6E-0A13EA199D02}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser

\{F0993251-2512-4710-AF6E-0A13EA199D02}

 

6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.
7. In order to make sure that threat 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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