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W32.Imaut.B

Reported: October 8, 2006

 

 

Description:

W32.Imaut.B propagates through Internet Messaging programs such as Yahoo! Messenger, AIM, Windows Live Messenger and Windows Messenger. It can download and execute remote malicious files onto the infected computer to disable Windows Task Manager and Registry tools.

Technical Name:

W32.Imaut.B

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

W32.Imaut.B 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.

 

MANUAL REMOVAL:

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 any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]
Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
Value: "Homepage" = "1"

Navigate to the subkey and delete the values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Values:
"DisableTaskMgr" = "1"
"DisableRegistryTools" = "1"

Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Value: "Start Page" = "[http://]tintucso.com/lu[REMOVED]"

Navigate to the subkeys and delete the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Yahoo\pager\View\YMSGR_buzz
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Yahoo\pager\View\YMSGR_Launchcast
Value: "content url" = "[http://]tintucso.com/lu[REMOVED]"

Navigate to the subkey and delete the values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Values:
"Task Manager" = "%System%\svchost32.exe"
"SVCHOST" = "%System%\svhost.exe"

6. Exit the Registry Editor and restart the computer.

7. In order to make sure that W32.Imaut.B 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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