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Full Name:
AOL Trojan Websearch
Type: Trojan
Also Known as: Buddylist
SG Index: 5 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against AOL Trojan:
  • Desktop Anti-malware: Pro User: X-Cleaner
  • Control IM and P2P use, block spyware and other malware: RTGuardian
  • Endpoint Spyware Remediation: Greynet Enterprise Manager
  • IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
  • Category Description: A Trojan is a program that enables an attacker to get nearly complete control over an infected PC. Frequently used tool by malicious hackers. When this program executes, the program performs a specific set of actions. This usually works toward the goal of allowing the trojan to survive on a system and open up a backdoor.
    Official Description: Inserts several different files that are all connected to one another. These file names are generated randomly with the same file size. Most are found in the C:\WINDOWS\System32 folder.
    Comment: It is possible for someone to perform any of the actions:

    Enable and disable Ctrl+Alt+Delete
    Enable and disable the Start button
    Reboot or shut down the computer
    Move the mouse pointer
    Open or close the CD-ROM drive tray
    Read or delete AOL mail
    Hide or show the task bar
    Locate a member on AOL
    Monitor AOL Instant Messages
    Send a Instant Message
       
    Properties:
  •  Adds other software
  •  Allows remote control
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Force, hidden or stealth install
  •  Logs keystrokes
  •  No EULA present
  •  No standard Uninstaller
  •  Stealth Tactics
  • Related Products
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  •  Media Access
  • Adware All logs seen have also had Media Access in their system. Whether this is coincidence or fact remains to be seen.
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  •  E2Give
  • Adware BHO files have been spotted in logs.
  •  IEPlugin
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  •  BrowserAid
  • Adware
  •  WebRebates
  • Loyaltyware Autostarters have been spotted in logs.
  •  VX2
  • Adware A signifigant number of logs have included a few autostarters that are related to VX2.
  •  enBrowser
  • Adware The AOL Trojan is installed with this program.

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