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Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg

Posted: March 3, 2011

Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg is Trojan-based malware that's able to drop indefinite quantities of malicious programs and other files onto a computer. Alongside its Trojan traits, Trojan'Win32.Delf.akrg may also be spyware, and capable of stealing passwords, general login information, and other confidential data that could be heavily abused in criminal hands. Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg and other Trojans are intense security risks that should be deleted immediately due to their functions requiring the dismantlement of your baseline system security.

Why Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg Got to You

Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg can be distributed through corrupted or misleading downloads on P2P programs and freeware warehouse websites. In these cases, you're still required to try to run the file before any actual infection can occur, so paying attention to mislabeled files and avoiding risky .exe files is an excellent defense.

Sneakier methods of potential Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg infection include download by other Trojans and drive-by downloading techniques used by harmful websites. Sites that promote rogue security software are particularly known for their tendency to drop Trojans on systems to enable the hidden installation of the rogue security programs.

Most sources note that Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg changes the infected system's registry; this lets the Trojan run in the background without requiring deliberate activation. Using a special booting option, like Safe Mode, can sometimes keep registry-meddling Trojans like Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg from starting up.

Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg can also be detected by the labels of TrojanDownloader:Win32/Balisdat.A, Trojan.SuspectCRC, Win-Trojan/Whimoo.527360 or various generic Trojan identities.

Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg is a Potentially Brand-Specific Threat to Your PC

The dangers presented by Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg encompass both standard Trojan threats and a little bit extra:

  • Win-Trojan/Whimoo.527360 will make contact with external servers without permission, usually through port 80. If necessary (or possibly even if not necessary), Win-Trojan/Whimoo.527360 will also alter security settings for the worse to accomplish this malignant feat.
  • Once contact is made, Win-Trojan/Whimoo.527360 will download other malware to toss onto your system, installing them automatically and invisibly. Some of the most popular threats installed this way are password-stealing spyware, rogue anti-virus products that generate countless fake infection alerts, and remote access components to enable distant hackers to control your computer
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  • A trait potentially unique to Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg is its possible ability to steal information related to online services for Yahoo. This can include login information for instant messaging programs and email accounts.

Don't put up with this proliferation of online environmental risks for one second; delete Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg straight away and your computer will once again be your own to do with as you please.

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 %AppData%\Lver.inf
    2 %AppData%\taskmgr.exe
    3 %AppData%\Winssys.exe
    4 %PROGRAM_FILES%\Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg
    5 c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg \
    6 c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg \

Registry Modifications

  • The following newly produced Registry Values are:
    HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Trojan.Win32.Delf.akrg[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]HKEY..\..\..\..{RegistryKeys}ImportantWinFile = "%AppData%\Winssys.exe"
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