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Explorea.A
Threat Level I
Damage II
Distribution I
Common name: Explorea.A
Technical name: Trj/Explorea.A
Threat level: Medium
Alias: Trojan.Win32.VB.boy,TR/VB.boy.3,
Type: Trojan
Effects: It is run whenever files with extensions like EXE or COM are run, and gathers information about the programs that are being run. It carries out several modifications in the Windows Registry, which prevent the computer from working properly. It does not spread automatically by its own means.
Affected platforms: Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on: Feb. 19, 2008
Detection updated on: Feb. 20, 2008
In circulation? No
Proactive protection: Yes, using Antivirus Softwares
Brief Description
Explorea.A is a Trojan that is run whenever files with certain extensions are run, such as EXE or COM files.
Additionally, it gathers information about the programs that are being run, as well as the execution date and time.
On the other hand, it carries out several modifications in the Windows Registry, which prevent the user from carrying out the following actions:
Running files in a fast and straight way, as it disables the option Run from the Start menu.
Modifying the configuration of the features of the folders.
Explorea.A does not spread automatically by its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer.
Visible Symptoms
Explorea.A is difficult to recognize, as it does not display any messages or warnings that indicate it has reached the computer.
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