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Overview

This is a trojan detection. Unlike viruses, trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that they are beneficial or wanted. The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include email, malicious or hacked web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.

Aliases

• Trtroj_agent.gky (Trend)
• adware/drivecleaner (Panda)
• Downloader  (Symantec)

Characteristics

This detection is for a trojan that is reported to be distributed by the name DRVWUW.DLL

Upon execution, this DLL reports fake alerts messages on file that are not malicious. This behaviour is targeted at persuading the user to install an application called

Drive Cleaner, upon installing drive cleaner it requests the user upgrade (at cost to the user) to clean or protect the user from these non malicious threats. 

Symptoms

Presence of aforementioned properties.

Method of Infection

Trojans do not self-replicate. They spread manually, often under the premise that the executable is something beneficial. Trojans may also be received as a result of poor security practices, or un-patched machines and vulnerable systems. Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, email, newsgroups postings, etc

Removal

All Users:
Use current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

Modifications made to the system Registry and/or INI files for the purposes of hooking system startup, will be successfully removed if cleaning with the recommended engine and DAT combination (or higher).

Additional Windows ME/XP removal considerations

Variants

Variants

N/A

All Information

Overview -

This is a trojan detection. Unlike viruses, trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that they are beneficial or wanted. The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include email, malicious or hacked web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.

Aliases

• Trtroj_agent.gky (Trend)
• adware/drivecleaner (Panda)
• Downloader  (Symantec)

Characteristics

Characteristics -

This detection is for a trojan that is reported to be distributed by the name DRVWUW.DLL

Upon execution, this DLL reports fake alerts messages on file that are not malicious. This behaviour is targeted at persuading the user to install an application called

Drive Cleaner, upon installing drive cleaner it requests the user upgrade (at cost to the user) to clean or protect the user from these non malicious threats. 

Symptoms

Symptoms -

Presence of aforementioned properties.

Method of Infection

Method of Infection -

Trojans do not self-replicate. They spread manually, often under the premise that the executable is something beneficial. Trojans may also be received as a result of poor security practices, or un-patched machines and vulnerable systems. Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, email, newsgroups postings, etc

Removal -

Removal -

All Users:
Use current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

Modifications made to the system Registry and/or INI files for the purposes of hooking system startup, will be successfully removed if cleaning with the recommended engine and DAT combination (or higher).

Additional Windows ME/XP removal considerations

Variants

Variants -

N/A