Remove Fakemess. Description and removal instructions

Title: Fakemess	Also known as: Trojan.Fakemess
Type: Trojans	Severity scale: (91 / 100)

Trojan.Fakemess is a very dangerous infection. It messes computer’s security up and leads victims into malicious websites. It is also able to steal passwords of instant messenger programs.

Fakemess trojan targets Chinese speaking users. It corrupts Windows registry and disables many of security programs. The system becomes open to future infections, because neither anti-virus nor anti-spyware tools can be launched.

Trojan.Fakemess loads annoying pop-ups which informs user about winning a prize. The message is fabricated, but it may trick some people into clicking on the pop-up. If user clicks on the message, he is redirected to fraudulent website. It usually prompts visitors to log in using instant messaging account. It is a trick; scammers steal accounts this way. The website may also download and install malwares without visitor’s consent.

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Related files: sysqq.dat

Fakemess properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

Fakemess snapshot:

Automatic Fakemess removal:

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Fakemess manual removal:

Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\run\"sasa" = "[PATH TO TROJAN]"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\run\"[RANDOM CHARACTERS]" = "[PATH TO TROJAN]"

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Delete files:
sysqq.dat

HELP:
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Other programs to remove Fakemess:

• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 27/11/08
Information updated: 04/12/08

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