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Trojan.Goldun.J

Reported: February 14, 2006

 

Description:

Trojan.Goldun.J has the capability to steal passwords and bank account details and sends the information to a remote attacker.

 

Trojan.Goldun.J uses rootkit techniques to hide any files, registry subkeys and threads it creates.

Technical Name:

Trojan.Goldun.J

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Trojan Horse

Systems Affected:

Windows All

Detection Date:

February 14, 2006

 

 

Trojan.Goldun.J 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 and delete the following subkeys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\mmx432
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\mmx432.sys
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Network\mmx432.sys
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\mmx464.sys
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Network\mmx464.sys

5. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.

***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.

 

6. In order to make sure that trojan goldun.j 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.

 

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