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Wednesday, November 28, 2007

About Antivirus Software: Malware Discovery and Remediation Tips

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  from Mary Landesman
While manually diagnosing an infection is never straightfoward, knowing where to look for signs and symptoms can make it a much easier task. This week, a look at shell\open\command - what's supposed to be there and how to determine if malware has hijacked it. Plus, a run through of other commonly targeted entry points and a tip on ridding yourself of that pesky Windows update error.

 
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Malware Changes to shell\open\command
Malware may leverage the shell open command. This allows it to register itself as the handler for certain file types; thus the virus, worm or Trojan loads when any of these file types are called (which means, it will load automatically when Windows is started). This particular technique can cause a system to be crippled if it's not dealt with properly. Here's how to detect - and properly correct - unwanted changes to shell\open\command.

 
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AutoStart Entry Points in Windows
Here's a list of some of the more frequently used autostart entry points in Windows, including startup folders, registry keys, and ini files. Use the list as a guide as to where to look for the signs of a malware infection - but remember, registry edits and system changes should only be attempted by experienced users.

 
Windows Update Errors - Solved
We all know how critical security patches are for protecting your computer. But what happens when the Windows update center fails with a cryptic error message? The cure may surprise you.

 
 
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