Trojan.Loopas.B
Trojan.Loopas.B is a computer Trojan that will arrive as a malicious Excel file that will exploit the Microsoft Excel ‘FEATHEADER’ Record Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Trojan.Loopas.B will open a backdoor on infected computer and steal sensitive information that will be sent to a remote attacker.
Damage Level: Low
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Manual Removal of Trojan.Loopas.B
1. If using Windows Me/XP, System Restore must be disabled to prevent the threat from restoring itself. [how to]
2. Database, pattern and definition files of installed antivirus programs must be updated.
3. Restart Windows in SafeMode [how to]
4. Run a full system scan and clean/delete all infected file(s)
5. Restart Windows in normal mode.
Scan with Norton Power Eraser:
A free removal tool from Norton Antivirus was developed to remove unfamiliar threats without using the traditional AV signatures. Download the tool from this location and start scanning the computer for viruses.
Online Virus Scanner:
It is best run a separate scan using free Online Virus Scanner. It can be used without the need to install additional antivirus application.