Trojan.Captchar.A
Trojan.Captchar.A has the capability to gather CAPTCHA data by recording keystrokes on the compromised Windows system. If Trojan.Captchar.A is executed, it will inject a code on a hidden existence of IEXPLORE.EXE. This Trojan will also displays the following message:
Hi!
My name is melissa. I’m 18 years old and you have come to the
right place to play :)
How to play?Easy, enter the code that you will see and I’m taking off
1 of my things. :) Want to start strip me? Then what are you
waiting for? Click the start play.
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Windows Vista
Technical Details and Additional Information:
What can Trojan.Captchar.A do to infected system?
- It will entice users to enter a CAPTCHA information of fake box.
- The Trojan will record users input and send to a remote server.
- Gathered information will be used for illegal operation.
Trojan.Captchar.A – Removal
Removing Trojan.Captchar.A Manually:
1. If using Windows ME or XP, System Restore must be disabled to prevent the threat from restoring itself. [Windows XP System Restore]
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Reboot Windows in SafeMode [how to]
4. Run a full system scan and clean/delete all infected file(s)
5. Delete/Modify any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]
6. Exit registry editor and restart Windows.
Anti-virus Tools
Online Virus Scanner:
Online virus scanner can provide scan and clean functions just like any anti-virus software without the need to install additional AV product. Perform a thorough scan with free Online Virus Scanner that can be found here or on web sites of legitimate security software provider.
Scan with Norton Power Eraser:
Norton Power Eraser is a virus removal tool created by Norton Antivirus to remove unfamiliar threats without using the traditional AV signatures. Download the tool from this location and start scanning the computer for viruses.