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Troj/Ranck-Fam

Category
Type
What to do
Prevalence low high

Summary

 
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Action

Please follow the instructions for removing Trojans.

The name Troj/Ranck-Fam is used where a file belongs to a particular family of Trojans, but the variant is not separately identified. Sophos's proactive protection technology will identify such files as a -Fam variant.

  1. Ensure that you are using the most recent IDE files, as more precise detection could now be available. If necessary
  2. Please send us a sample to assist in improving our technology.
  3. Use the instructions for removing generically detected files to delete the file from your computer.
  4. If you require further assistance with disinfection, contact support.

More Information

Troj/Ranck-Fam is a family of Trojans which allow a malicious user to relay HTTP traffic through a compromised computer. The Trojan variant usually adds an entry to the registry at:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

to run itself on system restart.

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