Malware Dictionary's Guide to Trojan Viruses and Their Removal

Trojan Virus Introduction

A Trojan Virus is a form of computer malware that infects a computer through either disguising itself as a useful file or program that you as the user downloads, opens, or installs…normally on purpose. Sometimes computers are infected by Trojan viruses that make use of security vulnerabilities in Web Browsers or Operating Systems [...]

Win32.LdPinch Trojan Virus

LdPinch Trojan Virus Description

LdPinch is a Trojan, which steals passwords with proxy and backdoor capabilities. It comes with an attachment “telekom-rechnung.chm”. This contains two files: HTML file attempting to execute other file “open.exe” using the Internet Explorer’s vulnerability. This file “open.exe” contains the actual Trojan. LdPinch is a variant of key logger, which captures the [...]

Win32.Kelvir Computer Worm

Win32.Kelvir Computer Worm Description

Kelvir is an Instant Messenger (IM) worm that will spread by sending out a link to it’s own file using the MSN messenger. Kelvir also tries to download the files from the internet and run them. Kelvir’s file is PE executable and is 49kB long. This file is packed along with [...]

Spyware - Internet Antivirus

Internet Antivirus Spyware Description

Internet Antivirus is just a new rogue of anti-spyware program. Internet antivirus is a fake spyware remover that uses trojans such as infamous Vundo or Zlobin order to enter into the computer. This parasite entirely relies on misleading advertisements such as system scan reports that are falsified, fake system notifications, popups etc [...]

W32.Horst Trojan Virus

W32.Horst Trojan Virus Description

Horst is a Trojan that opens up a back door on some of the compromised works and computer as relay proxy. Horst is one of the destructive programs that will masquerade as benign application. Unlike many other viruses, horst does not replicate themselves but will be more destructive. Horst is one of [...]

Malware Removal Tools – Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is designed to remove prevalent malware from your computer if it is running one of the following variants of the Windows Operating System: Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003/2008, Windows XP, or Windows 2000. The tool is updated once a month by Microsoft and is free to use. Some [...]

Spyware – Win32.ShopAtHome

Win32.ShopAtHome Spyware Description

Shop at Home is a version of Spyware that redirects your web browser as well as monitors your Web Browsing history and online purchases. Shop At Home also goes by the names, Golden Retriever and Select Rebates and attempts to convince the user to buy products directly through affiliated websites through the Shop [...]

Adware - Win32.BaiduSobar

Win32.BaiduSobar Adware Description

Adware Win32.Baidu Sobar is considered to be a browser modifier version of adware. It ill install a web browser toolbar on your Internet Browser. Once installed it will deliver a significant number of pop-up advertisements and will change your default search engine page. Other common names for BaiduSobar adware are:
ADW_BAIDUBAR (Trend Micro)
Adware-BDSearch (McAfee)
W32/BaiduBar.A [...]

Win32.Busky Trojan Virus

Win32.Busky Trojan Virus Description

Win32.Busky is a Trojan virus that monitors and redirects your Internet traffic as well as gathers user’s information and downloads other software without user permission such as the Win32.Renos and Win32.SpySheriff malware programs.

Win32.Busky Malware Installation

Win32.Busky can be installed on your computer through exploitation of web browser security settings or through other web [...]

Win.32 Bagz Computer Worm

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Win.32 Bagz Computer Worm Description

Win32 bagz is a malware worm that is transferred from spoof emails to thousands of computers. Anti-virus software may block your computer from being harmed, but it tends to be successful at hiding itself.

Win.32 Bagz Malware Installation

The win32.Bagz worm is installed when you download an attachment that has [...]

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