W32/Sality.gen.z

W32/Sality.gen.z Description

W32/Sality.gen.z is a malicious worm that circulates through various tricky techniques, such as deceptive downloads, social-networking links, and bogus video codec updates. W32/Sality.gen.z can replicate itself to other computers through networks without a PC user’s consent and knowledge. W32/Sality.gen.z is able to control computing behavior and run executable payloads together with matching pop-up ads. To secure your machine from harm, uninstall W32/Sality.gen.z as quickly as possible.

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Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

#	File Name	Detection Count
1	file.exe	593
2	C:\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]	N/A
3	C:\Program Files\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]	N/A
4	C:\System\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]	N/A
5	C:\WINDOWS\system32\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]	N/A
6	C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]	N/A
7	C:\autorun.inf	N/A
8	C:\Documents and Settings\[user name]\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\[clear all]	N/A
9	C:\Documents and Settings\[user name]\Local Settings\Temp\[clear all]	N/A
10	C:\Documents and Settings\[user name]\Application Data\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]	N/A

Registry Modifications

Tutorial: To edit and delete registry entries manually, read the tutorial on how to remove malicious registry entries.

Tip & Warning: Editing and removing the wrong registry keys can severely damage your PC, so remember to backup your Windows Registry! To optimize your Windows Registry and speed up your PC, download RegHunter's registry cleaner.

The following newly produced Registry Values are:
HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe"

Posted: September 5, 2011 | By SpywareRemove