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W32.Imaut.D

Reported: October 13, 2006

 

 

Description:

W32.Imaut.D is a worm that spreads via Instant Messaging applications such as Yahoo Messenger, MSN and AOL.

Technical Name:

W32.Imaut.D

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

W32.Imaut.D 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 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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Value: "Task Manager" = "%Windir%\svchost32.exe"

Navigate to the subkey and reset the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
Value: "Homepage" = "1"

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

Navigate to the subkey and reset the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Yahoo\pager\View\YMSGR_buzz
Value: "content url" = "[http://]concerto4.net/[REMOVED]"

Navigate to the subkey and reset the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Yahoo\pager\View\YMSGR_Launchcast
Value: "content url" = "[http://]concerto4.net/[REMOVED]"

Navigate to the subkey and reset the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Sofgtware\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Value: "Window Title" = "Webhosting [http://]cuchuoi9.googlepages.com"

 

6. Exit registry editor.

7. Reset the Internet Explorer home page. [how to]

8. In order to make sure that W32.Imaut.D 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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