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Virtumonde

Name : Virtumonde
Category:Spyware
Type:Adware
Platform:W32
Threat Level:Medium

Summary

Virtumonde runs hidden from the user and displays pop-up advertisements. The adware connects to a server and queries for advertisements to display. The adware actively prevents removal by using several different techniques.

Disinfection

Instructions:

  • Download f-vmonde.zip (Last updated April 17th, 2008)
ftp://ftp.f-secure.com/anti-virus/tools/f-vmonde.zip
  •  Unzip f-vmonde.zip
  •  Run f-vmonde.exe
  •  Reboot the machine

Additional Details

Virtumonde is adware that displays pop-up advertisements. Some advertisements are for rogue antispyware applications such as Winfixer. Pop-ups are not marked as having originated from Virtumonde.

Virtumonde runs hidden from the user. It installs itself as a Winlogon notification package and locks its own module. The module has a random 5 character name and is installed to the windows\system32 folder.

Virtumonde infects Windows XP and 2000.