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W32.Browaf

Reported: May 22, 2006

 

 

Description:

W32.Browaf has the capability to send a link and propagates itself using Yahoo Instant Messenger and MIRC. It also hijack and modify the Home page of Internet Explorer.

Technical Name:

W32.Browaf

W32.Browsesafe

Threat Level:

Medium

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

W32.Browaf 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 file that are infected.
4. Delete any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]

Navigate to the subkeys and delete the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Value: "IE" = "C:\YSND\Ysnd.exe"

Navigate to and delete the subkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\ThePowerGoat

 

5. 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.

6. Restore the default settings in Internet Explorer.

a. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel
b. Select Internet Options
c. Select the Programs tab
d. Click Reset Web Settings
e. Click OK
f. Exit the Control Panel


7. Reset the Internet Explorer home page.

a. Start Microsoft Internet Explorer.
b. Connect to the Internet, and then go to the page that you want to set as your home page.
c. Click Tools > Internet Options.
d. In the Home page section of the General tab, click Use Current > OK.

 

8. In order to make sure that W32.Browaf 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.

 

Click here to proceed

 

Download and run any of these Anti-Spyware:

Spy Sweeper

Spyware Doctor

Pest Patrol

Spy Hunter

 

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