Removing Downloader - UAh Trojan
Over half a million computers chalk up been infected with Downloader-UA.h trojan because the commencement of May which prompted McAfee to declare this Trojan threat the most meaning malware threat in that 2005. This has again been verified by other anti-virus vendors as a security risk.
It consists of a deficient MPEG or MP3 data which has been propagated complete P2P networking sites and has inflicted extensive damage.
It uses altered folder sizes, at odds languages and at variance formats to idiot individuals into running the software, and any shot to play the string testament conclusion in ads lifetime served to the infected computer.
File sizes vary as effect the information names. Here are some of the samples case names:
preview-t-3545425-changing times environment wind .mp3
preview-t-3545425-girls aloud st trinnians.mp3
preview-t-3545425-heartbroken blue streak t2 ft jodie.mp3
t-3545425-dx vs randi orton 2007.mpg
t-3545425-para sayo freestyle.mp3
t-3545425-peanut butter jello amende.mp3
t-3545425-stare at sun thrice.mp3
Any user attempting to load one of these MP3 and MPG files will not gratify the music/video they were hoping for, on the other hand obtain directed to download a dossier named PLAY_MP3.exe
If users give blessing to download and canter PLAY_MP3.exe an Cusp User Licence Treaty is displayed (EULA). Users accepting the terms of the EULA will acquire 'FBrowsingAdvisor' and 'SurfingEnhancer' installed as blooming as PlayMP3.exe which is a browser control
Download and install these two chargeless programs:
a-squared Free
AdAware2008 Free
Turn off process restore - genuine click My Machine and accept Properties, click the Course restore Tab and tick the checkbox 'Turn off Operation Restore on all drives'.
Reboot into Unharmed means - deposit tapping the F8 chief and using the up and down arrows spotlight Guarded Money then press 'Enter'.
Run the two applications as able-bodied as any other anti-spyware, anti-trojan or anti-virus software you may have.
Empty the virus vaults and reuse bin. Restart in methodical mode. Turn Manner Restore back on.
Published: June 18, 2008