RTKT_AIONPSW.SMG
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
Its rootkit functionalities are used by other malware/grayware. It also has rootkit capabilities, which enables it to hide its processes and files from the user.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
Rootkit Capabilities
This Trojan s rootkit functionalities are used by other malware/grayware.
It also has rootkit capabilities, which enables it to hide its processes and files from the user.
SOLUTION
Step 1
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.
Step 2
Identify and delete files detected as RTKT_AIONPSW.SMG using either the Startup Disk or Recovery Console
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as RTKT_AIONPSW.SMG. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.
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