Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt

Posted by Emma Adrianin Blog Latest Spyware News, Latest Spyware Threats, Recent Articles, Top Spyware Threats, Trojans on December 21st, 2008 | Leave a comment

What is Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt?
Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt is a Trojan used to drops different types of standalone malware, such as Trojans, worms, backdoors, etc, to a system without the knowledge of the user. Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt has the features of a Trojan dropper which usually contains innocent files or multimedia files to disguise malicious activities.

Once residing in a system, Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt adds Browser Helper Objects to the system, in order to execute automatically when Internet Explorer runs. Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt also adds files and registry keys to a computer. When being executed, Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt modifies start pages of Internet Explorer and constantly pops up a dialogue to trick computer users into certain site to perform other actions.

Do you have Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt?
If you have enough time and expertise, you can search your computer for Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt manually. However, it might take hours to find out all files of Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt, and it is possible that Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt will appear after rebooting, for its hidden files may still be there.

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Manual Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt removal instructions
WARNING: The manually removal method is for advanced users. Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt manually removal can be difficult and time-consuming. There is no guarantee that Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt can be completely removed, for there are hundreds of files generated when Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt installed on your system. Make sure to back up your computer in case that you make any mistakes and your system does not work.

Follow the instructions below for Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt removal manually:

Navigate and Remove Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Internet Connection Update And HomeP KB234087 UninstallString “C:\WINDOWS\System32\guninst.exe”
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{28F65FCB-D130-11D8-BA48-8BE0C49AF370}\InprocServer32 @ “C:\WINDOWS\System32\popup_bl.dll”
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{CF70455E-EDC1-4067-B824-CD0314BC3B2E}\InprocServer32 @ “C:\WINDOWS\System32\popup_bl.dll”
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{28F65FBE-D130-11D8-BA48-8BE0C49AF370}\1.0\0\win32 @ “C:\WINDOWS\System32\popup_bl.dll”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{28F65FCB-D130-11D8-BA48-8BE0C49AF370}\InprocServer32 @ “C:\WINDOWS\System32\popup_bl.dll”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CF70455E-EDC1-4067-B824-CD0314BC3B2E}\InprocServer32 @ “C:\WINDOWS\System32\popup_bl.dll”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{28F65FBE-D130-11D8-BA48-8BE0C49AF370}\1.0\0\win32 @ “C:\WINDOWS\System32\popup_bl.dll”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{C7EDAB21-D7F9-11D8-BA48-C79B0C409D70}\1.0\0\win32 @ “C:\WINDOWS\System32\searchdll.dll”
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{C7EDAB21-D7F9-11D8-BA48-C79B0C409D70}\1.0\0\win32 @ “C:\WINDOWS\System32\searchdll.dll”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{12345678-0000-0010-8000-00AAFF6D2EA4}\InProcServer32 @ “C:\WINDOWS\System32\systr.dll”
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{12345678-0000-0010-8000-00AAFF6D2EA4}\InProcServer32
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{12345678-0000-0010-8000-00AAFF6D2EA4}\InProcServer32 @ “C:\WINDOWS\System32\systr.dll”

Restart the computer

Navigate and delete Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt files:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\guninst.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\popup_bl.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\searchdll.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\systr.dll

What are the symptoms of Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt?

  • Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt may bring other malware to a system
  • Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt may execute automatically as Internet Explorer runs
  • Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt may change home page of Internet Explorer
  • Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt may mislead users to other sites with popup dialogue

How do I keep away from Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt?
Once you have cleaned up Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt, the most important point to prevent Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt and future malicious programs from reverting is to stay suspicious of spam E-mail attachment and unknown websites. Here are several ways in which you can help protect your computer against Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt and other malware:

  • Use a computer firewall
  • Confirm that you have downloaded all the latest critical security updates
  • Adjust Internet Explorer web browser’s security settings
  • Download and install anti-spyware protection, such as, Spyware Cease
  • Surf sites and download programs from the web sites you trust

What is Trojan?
Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.gt is a type of Trojan.

Trojan is a general term for malicious program that sneaks into PC system without the user’s permission. Most Trojans exhibit some forms of hostile or malicious behaviors. They can contain a virus, a password grabber or they can be a RAT (Remote Access Trojan) that is designed to allow remote control over your system. Some Trojans contain built in scanners that automatically scan the Network from your computer, looking for another copies of themselves.

As told in the Aeneid by Virgil and mentioned in the Odyssey by Homer, the term Trojan comes from Greek mythology about the Trojan War. According to legend, the Greeks presented the citizens of Troy with a large wooden horse in which they had secretly hidden their warriors. During the night, the warriors emerged from the wooden horse and overran the city.

Nowadays, Trojan is flooding on the Internet, and a Trojan may be widely redistributed as part of a computer virus. Therefore, Trojan has been one of the leading causes of computer breakings.

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