Trojan.Gampass.F
Trojan.Gampass.F is a computer infection that steals confidential information once it enters the system. This Trojan also downloads and executes additional malicious file it collects from a remote server.
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Windows Vista
Characteristics
Once Trojan.Gampass.F hits the computer, it will drop a copy of itself under Windows System folder. Next, it will configure itself to run on Windows start-up by adding a registry at Winlogon. Apart from that, the virus may also delete and modify various registry subkeys that are very essential for its operation in endangering the PC further.
Another method to initiate the Trojan is to embed malicious code into the following legitimate and common processes:
- arad.exe
- explorer.exe
- Iexplore.exe
- lin.bin
- maplestory.exe
- ragexe.exe
- ragurdrexe.exe
- wow.exe
The Trojan also target to disable one particular security product. It will disable antivirus programs made by AhnLab.
As Trojan.Gampass.F reaches final objective, it will monitor web sites related to online games and steal user name and password from an infected computer. Lastly, it sends all gathered information to a predefined domain specifically created for the purpose storing stolen information.
Distribution
Trojan.Gampass.F typically arrives on the computer through another virus infection. Malicious web sites, illegal software downloads and unsecured file-sharing networks are among the second distribution channel for this Trojan.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\"Userinit" = "%System%\[FIVE RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe"Associated Files and Folders:
%System%\[Random Five Characters].exe
How to Remove Trojan.Gampass.F
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Open your antivirus application and update the virus definition file. This method ensures that your antivirus program can detect even newer variants of Trojan.Gampass.F
3. Start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.
- From a power-off state, turn on the computer and press F8 on your keyboard repeatedly.
- Your computer will display Windows Advanced Boot Options menu. Please select Safe Mode with Networking.
- The system will now boot Windows and loads only necessary drivers and files.
4. Open your antivirus program and run a full system scan. After the scan, delete all infected items. If unable, better place them in quarantine. Once the scan is complete, please proceed with the next step.
Online Virus Scanner:
Another way to remove Trojan.Gampass.F without the need to install additional antivirus application is to perform a thorough scan with free online virus scanner that can be found on websites of legitimate anti-virus and security provider.
5. Go to Online Virus Scanner list and run a virus scan. This may require plug-ins, add-on or Activex object, please install if you want to proceed with scan.
6. After completing the necessary download, your system is now ready for online virus scanning.
7. Select an option in which you can thoroughly scan the computer to make sure that it will find and delete entirely all infections not detected on previous scan.
8. Remove or delete all detected items.
9. When scanning is finished you may now restart the computer in normal mode.