Remove Foobot. Description and removal instructions

Title: Foobot
Type: Backdoors	Severity scale: (63 / 100)

Foobot is an IRC-controlled backdoor, which gives the attacker unauthorized remote access to a compromised computer. The intruder can download and execute arbitrary files and perform Denial of Service attacks against specified hosts. Foobot also contacts predetermined web sites to receive additional instructions. The backdoor automatically runs on every Windows startup.

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

Automatic Foobot removal:

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Foobot manual removal:

Kill processes:
services.exe

HELP:
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Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\kernel

HELP:
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Delete files:
services.exe

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Misc:
The services.exe file can be found in C:\Windows or C:\Winnt directory.

Other programs to remove Foobot:

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

Information added: 18/11/05
Information updated: 18/11/05

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