Trojan.Shixploit
Trojan.Shixploit is a Trojan that may download additional malicious file by exploiting the Microsoft Internet Explorer Time Element Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Trojan.Shixploit is characterized by a malicious HTML file that when viewed with unpatched version of Internet Explorer will download file from a predefined URL.
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Damage Level: Low
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Manual Removal of Trojan.Shixploit
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.
How to Protect Computer From Trojan.Shixploit
Use security programs:
- Install antivirus and always update the database to ensure that it will detect new threats and viruses.
- Use a firewall to block all unwanted incoming Internet traffic.
- Anti-malware is also advise aside from installed antivirus programs.
Communication Precautions:
- Be cautious in opening e-mail attachments. Spam messages that pretend to be from a known source may contain infected attached files.
- Never click on a suspicious link sent through instant messaging programs.