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PWSteal.Tarno.T

Reported: March 20, 2006

 

 

Description:

PWSteal.Tarno.T has the capability to steal sensitive information such as user name and password details on the infected computer. It can also download and execute remote files and lowers security settings.

Technical Name:

PWSteal.Tarno.T

CME-934

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Trojan Horse

Systems Affected:

Windows All

Detection Date:

March 20 2006

 

 

PWSteal.Tarno.T removal procedures requires technical know-how on  computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services and Registry have to be done.

 

MANUAL REMOVAL:

1. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected.

4. Delete any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]

Navigate to the subkey and delete value:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\ServiceS\Sharedaccess\parameters\

Firewallpolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List
Value:
"[PATH TO THE TROJAN]" = "[PATH TO THE TROJAN]:*:enabled:B"

Navigate to and delete the following subkeys:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{3A4E6FF3-BF59-446E-9DC8-731BCE2F349A}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{3A4E6FF3-BF59-446E-9DC8-731BCE2F349A}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\msupdate.Microsoft Update Service

 

***If it makes changes to Windows registry that may prevent you from running executable files. A tool to reset registry values to the default value is available for download. Click Here.


5. In order to make sure that PWSteal.Tarno.T is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner.

Click here to proceed

 

Download and run any of these Anti-Spyware:

Spy Sweeper

Spyware Doctor

Pest Patrol

Spy Hunter

 

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