Remove Cuebot.k. Description and removal instructions

Title: Cuebot.k
Type: Worms	Severity scale: (60 / 100)

Cuebot.k is a worm that spreads through instant messages using the AOL Instant Messenger program. Once executed, the parasite installs itself to the system and runs a spreading routine. Then it runs a payload. Cuebot.k open a back door providing the attacker with unauthorized remote access to the compromised computer. The intruder can control the system and steal user sensitive information. The worm can also terminate running security-related software, disable essential Windows components, alter important system settings, download malicious files from the Internet, and perform Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. Cuebot.k runs as a service on every Windows startup.

It must be noted that the worm attempts to disguise itself as Windows Genuine Advantage, a legitimate anti-piracy tool from Microsoft. Cuebot.k registers a system service with a display name of "Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Notification".

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Related files: services.exe, wgavn.exe

Cuebot.k properties:
• Allows remote user connection
• Connects itself to the internet
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

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Cuebot.k manual removal:

Kill processes:
services.exe, wgavn.exe

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Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wgavn
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Start=4
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\RestrictAnonymous=1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Ole\EnableDCOM=n

HELP:
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Delete files:
services.exe, wgavn.exe

HELP:
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Delete directories:
C:\Windows\etc
Misc:
Exact file location:
services.exe - C:\Windows\etc
wgavn.exe - C:\Windows\System32

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Information added: 01/07/06
Information updated: 01/07/06

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