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Seeker Modifies Internet Explorer Settings! |
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Written by Crecia Scovill
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trojan.Seeker.152
How It Infects:
Trojan.Seeker.152 is a JavaScript exploit that spreads by visiting an infected website.
What It Does:
Modifies your system registry and changes your Internet Explorer settings.
Vulnerable Operating Systems:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Type:
Trojan
Technical Name:
Trojan.Seeker.152
Aliases:
JS.Seeker.H
TR/Seeker.H
REG/Seeker.B
VBS:malware.H
Trojan.Seeker.H
TrojJetHome.H
REG/Seeker.B
Trojan.JS.Seeker.H
JS/Seeker.H
JS/Seeker.BI
Trj/Seeker.H.reg
JS.Seeker.H
How To Avoid Infection:
Do not download unknown files or files from unknown sources. Do not click links in emails from unknown or suspicious sources. Scan all downloaded files with StopSign before running them. Ensure your computer has all critical updates from Microsoft Windows Update.
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