Luhe.Packed.AH

Posted: July 3, 2012

Threat Metric

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Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	46

First Seen:	July 3, 2012
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Luhe.Packed.AH is a Trojan that occurs typically as modifications to system components that have been caused by other PC threats, such as rootkits. Although current indications point to Luhe.Packed.AH being unable to spread to other files of its own accord, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have noted a high rate of reinfection by Luhe.Packed.AH if other PC threats aren't disabled while your anti-malware software removes Luhe.Packed.AH. Luhe.Packed.AH's presence has been linked to keyloggers, JavaScript exploits and PC threats that specialize in launching add-ons or downloading other forms of harmful software. You shouldn't expect to see symptoms of any Luhe.Packed.AH-related attacks other than, of course, warnings from suitable anti-malware products.

Luhe.Packed.AH: A Symptom of a More Dangerous Disease Than Itself

In most cases, Luhe.Packed.AH infects Windows files related to the Visual Basic Compile Line Compiler or vbc.exe. Luhe.Packed.AH-based modifications have been known to be side effects of an infection by one of the following PC threats:

Win32.Shark.af and Win32.Shark.bw are Trojans that pretend to be updates for Windows. They send continual requests to external servers for instructions and may also monitor your usage of security software.
DigitalKeylogger, a keylogger that particularly focuses on stealing Yahoo Messenger passwords, although it may also record and still other types of sensitive data. Similarly, Universal Notifier is a second form of spyware (and a common add-on to some forms of keyloggers) that also attempts to steal personal information, partially by using Luhe.Packed.AH.
IsearchTech.IstDownloader is a Trojan downloader that installs other PC threats. IsearchTech.IstDownloader may be distributed by drive-by-download attacks from the slotch.com website.
Apropos.ContextPlus is an adware program that collects an excessive amount of information about your PC and may also install third-party programs.
EnConfidence is adware that also shows horoscopes as a primary feature; EnConfidence's manual installers often include other forms of malicious software.
Interlaced is a file-binding program; as such, Interlaced isn't necessarily harmful, although it may be used to bind harmful files together.
IsearchTech.Javainstaller is a Java exploit that tries to launch additional code without your permission. Fortunately, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have found that IsearchTech.Javainstaller isn't compatible with recent versions of Java (1.5 on up).
Remote Removal Tool is an ostensibly benign utility that can be used to remove programs from your PC via a remote server. However, the Remote Removal Tool can just as easily be used to remove normal programs, and, for this reason, should be considered a potential danger to your PC.
Zlob.Cap.DX is a Trojan that's disguised as a DirectX update and is packed to avoid easy detection.

The Permanent Cure to Luhe.Packed.AH's Resurgence

If you attempt to delete Luhe.Packed.AH without disabling related PC threats, Luhe.Packed.AH will be reinstalled immediately and may even be inaccessible for deletion in the first place. Naturally, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers strongly advise against trying to delete Luhe.Packed.AH without assistance from appropriate software, since Luhe.Packed.AH infects critically-important components of Windows. To disable all malicious software insofar as this is possible, you may either boot your PC from a remote source (in other words, a removable data storage device or network-shared directory) or boot in Safe Mode. Following up with a system scan by anti-malware software should rid you of both Luhe.Packed.AH and any of the other malicious software that was installed with Luhe.Packed.AH.

Since keyloggers and other forms of spyware are a particular concern in any Luhe.Packed.AH infection, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers also suggest that you alter all passwords for online accounts – especially accounts for popular social networking programs and bank accounts. Passwords that have been stolen by Luhe.Packed.AH-affiliated PC threats may still be used to break into your accounts even if your PC has been disinfected.

Luhe.Packed.AH

Threat Metric

Luhe.Packed.AH: A Symptom of a More Dangerous Disease Than Itself

The Permanent Cure to Luhe.Packed.AH's Resurgence

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