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Troj/Drsmartl-A

Aliases
  • Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Adload.j
  • Generic
  • Downloader.s
  • trojan
Category
Type
What to do
Prevalence low high

Summary

 
Affected operating systems Windows
Protection available since 22 October 2005 15:20:48 (GMT)
Last updated 10 November 2005 14:39:39 (GMT)
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Action

More Information

Troj/Drsmartl-A is a downloader Trojan which will download, install and run new software without notification that it is doing so. Troj/Drsmartl-A is a downloader Trojan which will download, install and run new software without notification that it is doing so.

Troj/Drsmartl-A will typically be installed with the filename drsmartload.exe. A file named drsmartload.dat is created in the Windows folder and the following registry entry is created:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\drsmartload

Troj/Drsmartl-A typically installs advertising software.

Some of the software installed by Troj/Drsmartl-A provide an uninstall option that can be accessed via the Add or Remove Programs dialog in the Windows Control Panel. For example, Troj/Drsmartl-A may install software which will be listed in the Add or Remove Programs software list as follows:

"UCmore - The Search Accelerator"
"Command"
"Internet Optimizer"
"ISTsvc"
"Power Scan"
"Surf Accuracy"
"SideFind"
"TSA"
"YourSiteBar"

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