upd_0001.exe - Dangerous
upd_0001.exe
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Manual removal instructions:
Upd_0001.exe opens a back door on IRC channel.
Upd_0001.exe tries to terminate antiviral programs installed on a user computer.
Related files:
upd_0001.exe
%Windir%\System\CSRSS.EXE
%HomeDrive%\%HomePath%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\CSRSS.exe
Adds the value:
".svchost" = "%Windir%\System\CSRSS.exe"
".svchost" = "%HomeDrive%\%HomePath%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\CSRSS.exe"
"[PATH TO TROJAN]" = "[PATH TO TROJAN]:*:Enabled:Microsoft Update"
to the Windows startup registry keys.
Removal:
Kill upd_0001.exe process and remove upd_0001.exe from Windows startup.