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Gac_32/desktop.ini

Posted: September 5, 2011

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 8/10
Infected PCs: 77
First Seen: September 6, 2011
Last Seen: August 6, 2020
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Gac_32/desktop.ini is a dangerous redirection virus that is able to redirect targeted web browsers to malicious websites, display unwanted pop-up advertisements and fake warning messages. Once Gac_32/desktop.ini is installed onto the infected computer system and it takes over your web browser to show unwanted search results no matter what you typed on Google.com. Gac_32/desktop.ini is also able to download and install other malicious infections to the PC system and reduce its PC performance considerably. Eliminate Gac_32/desktop.ini immediately with a dependable anti-virus program.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

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The following files were created in the system:



%AppData%\.exe File name: %AppData%\.exe
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
%Tempt%\.dll File name: %Tempt%\.dll
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
Group: Malware file
C:\Windows\assembly\GAC_32\Desktop.ini File name: C:\Windows\assembly\GAC_32\Desktop.ini
Mime Type: unknown/ini
Group: Malware file
C:\windows\System32\.dll of gac_32/desktop.ini File name: C:\windows\System32\.dll of gac_32/desktop.ini
Mime Type: unknown/ini
Group: Malware file

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\
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