Virus.Win32.Hala.a
Virus.Win32.Hala.a is a virus that infects various files by injecting or overwriting it with a malicious code. The virus can also connect to a remote computer and download other malicious programs to victims PC. Virus.Win32.Hala.a fetches additional malware that has a payload of stealing sensitive information, intercept Internet browser traffic and opens a backdoor on compromised system.
Alias: W32.Almanahe.C!inf, Virus.Win32.Hala.A, W32/Hala, W32/Hala-A, Virus:Win32/Hala.A, Virus.Win32.Hala.a
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Windows Vista
Characteristics
Once the virus is launched, it instantly writes own code to an address space of “explorer.exe.” It also creates a process that will look for files with .exe extension (there are certain exceptions) and appends malicious codes when find. It also drops clean files to Windows system folder.
Distribution
Virus.Win32.Hala.a is mainly distributed as part of Trojan Downloader. File-sharing networks and spam email messages are also considered as other method for its propagation.
Rogue Programs and Virus.Win32.Hala.a
Virus.Win32.Hala.a may appear as a threat detected by some questionable security programs. Rogue applications can also project a fake alerts masquerading as part of Windows Security Center. The fake alert messages will contain this warning:
Security Center Alert
To help protect your computer, Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this program.
Do you want to block this suspicious software?
Name: Virus.Win32.Hala.a
Risk: Middle Risk
Description: This malicious program infects executable files on the victim machine. It is a Windows DLL file. The malicious file is 20480 bytes in size. It is not packed in any way. It is written in Visual C++.
Windows firewall has detected unauthorized activity, but unfortunately it cannot help you to remove viruses, keyloggers and other spyware threats that steal your personal information from computer.
How to Remove Virus.Win32.Hala.a
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 Virus.Win32.Hala.a
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 Virus.Win32.Hala.a without the need to install additional antivirus application is to perform a thorough scan with free online virus scanner that can be found here or 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.