Remove Loxbot. Removal instructions

Also known as: Maibot

Severity scale:

(75 / 100)

Loxbot, also known as Maibot, is a dangerous Internet worm that uses AOL Instant Messenger to propagate through messages containing malicious links, which silently download and install the parasite. Once executed, Loxbot runs its payload and spreading routine. The worm disables Windows Firewall, Security Center and few other system components. It drops a rootkit that allows the remote intruder to break into the infected system. Loxbot also runs a backdoor controlled through the IRC network. This backdoor gives the attacker remote unauthorized access to a compromised computer. It allows to download and execute arbitrary files, update the worm and perform other less dangerous actions. Loxbot automatically runs on every Windows startup.

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

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Loxbot manual removal:

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Kill processes:
lockx.exe

HELP:
how to kill malicious processes

Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\freestyle=lockx.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\freestyle=lockx.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices\freestyle=lockx.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\msdirectx
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SVKP
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_MSDIRECTX
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_SVKP
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\EnableFirewall=0

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Delete files:
lockx.exe, xz.bat, msdirectx.sys, svkp.sys

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Misc:
lockx.exe, msdirectx.sys, svkp.sys - C:\Windows\System, C:\Windows\System32 or C:\Winnt\System32
xz.bat - C:

Information added: 2005-10-19 03:07:55
Information updated: 2005-10-19 03:07:55

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