Title: Browaf
Type: Worms

Remove Browaf. Removal instructions


 
Also known as: Browsesafe
Severity scale:Browaf severity is 53  (53 / 100)
 
Browaf, also known as Browsesafe, is a worm that spreads through instant messages and online chats. Once executed, the parasite displays certain messages and installs itself to the system. Then it runs a spreading routine. Browaf uses Yahoo! Instant Messenger and mIRC programs to send links to the worm's installation file to user contacts. The worm can also change the Internet Explorer default home page and receive certain commands from the remote attacker. Browaf runs on every Windows startup.

Browaf properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Connects itself to the internet
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

Automatic Browaf removal:

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Browaf manual removal:

Kill processes:
browser.exe, ftpbrowser.exe, msinet.exe, startup.exe, ysnd.exe
Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\IE
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\IE
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices\IE
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\ThePowerGoat
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Local Page=[site address]
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Start Page=[site address]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InternetExplorer\Main\Default_Page_URL=[site address]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InternetExplorer\Main\HpDed=[site address]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InternetExplorer\Main\Local Page=[site address]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InternetExplorer\Main\Start Page=[site address]
Delete files:
browser.exe, ftpbrowser.exe, msinet.exe, startup.exe, ysnd.exe, sys.dll, msinet.ocx
Misc:
[site address] is an address of a web site on the lamanweb.com domain.

Exact file location:
ysnd.exe - C:\YSND
msinet.ocx - C:\Windows\System, C:\Windows\System32 or C:\Winnt\System32
browser.exe, ftpbrowser.exe, msinet.exe, startup.exe, sys.dll - C:\Windows\Temp or C:\Winnt\Temp
Information added: 2006-06-02 09:15:46
Information updated: 2006-06-02 09:15:46

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