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Full Name:
Zapchast Websearch   Read More
Type: Trojan
SG Index: 5 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against Zapchast:
  • IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
  • Category Description: Trojans are malicious applications that pose themselves as legitimate software in order to trick users to install them. Once on the victim's machine, it may run any number of malicious process to steal vital information or inflict damage to other software.
    Comment: This Trojan allows an intruder to gain access to the system through Mirc Channels. When installed it drops the following files
    Users.ini
    control.ini
    mirc.ico
    mirc.ini
    nicks.txt
    remote.ini
    nicks.txt
    ident.txt
    fullname.txt
    script.ini
    servers.ini
    sup.bat
    svchost.exe ? is a legitimate copy of Mirc installer.
    When the malware is installed it the Mirc installer follows the instructions in the ?.ini? and ?.txt? and connects to the IRC servers.
       
    Manual removal: Turn Off System restore
    1.Right-Click on the MyComputer icon.
    2.Click on properties.
    3.select the System Restore Tab.
    4.Check the option "turn off System restore".
    5.Click "OK" and close the window.
    Delte the Following files.
    1.ident.txt
    2.mirc.ini
    3.script.ini
    4.servers.ini
    5.Scan Using X-cleaner.

    Properties:
  •  Allows remote connect
  •  Allows remote control
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Force, hidden or stealth install
  •  Bundles Software
  •  No EULA present
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