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W32.Spybot.AKKC

Reported: August 22, 2006

 

 

Description:

W32.Spybot.AKKC opens a back door on the infected computer and can perform distributed denial of service. It propagates to network shares and by exploiting vulnerabilities.

Technical Name:

W32.Spybot.AKKC

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

W32.Spybot.AKKC 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. Restart the 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 subkeys and delete the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\OLE
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Ole
Value: "Microsoft Winsock32 System" = "winsock32.exe"

6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.


7. In order to make sure that W32.Spybot.AKKC 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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