Trojan.BHO.H
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| Threat Level: | 90 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 0 |
| First Seen: | July 24, 2009 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
A threat has been detected on your system, identified as Trojan.BHO.H. This detection indicates that your computer may be infected with a type of malware that can potentially harm your system and compromise your personal data. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it and protect your computer.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.BHO.H?
Trojan.BHO.H is a type of malware that belongs to the Trojan category. Trojans are malicious programs that can disguise themselves as legitimate software, allowing them to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to a system. The "BHO" in the name suggests that this Trojan may be related to a Browser Helper Object, which is a component that can interact with web browsers. However, without more specific information, it's difficult to determine the exact nature and capabilities of this threat.
How Trojan.BHO.H Operates
Malware like Trojan.BHO.H typically operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or using social engineering tactics to trick users into installing it. Once installed, it can perform a variety of malicious activities, such as stealing sensitive information, installing additional malware, or providing unauthorized access to the infected system. Trojans can also modify system settings, disable security software, and disrupt system performance.
The exact mechanisms used by Trojan.BHO.H are unknown, but it's likely that it uses common tactics such as phishing, drive-by downloads, or exploiting software vulnerabilities to infect systems. It may also use evasion techniques to avoid detection by security software.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with Trojan.BHO.H may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unexpected pop-ups or advertisements, and unfamiliar programs or toolbars installed in the browser. You may also notice that your browser homepage or search engine has been changed without your consent. In some cases, the malware may cause system crashes, freezes, or errors.
- Unexplained changes to system settings or browser configuration
- Appearance of unfamiliar programs or icons on the desktop
- Slow system performance or frequent crashes
- Unwanted pop-ups, advertisements, or browser redirects
How to Remove Trojan.BHO.H
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a clean removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malware components.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the malware.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all malware components have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.BHO.H from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the malware removal process. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable security software, you can help protect your system and personal data from the potential harm caused by this threat. Remember to always be cautious when downloading software or clicking on links from unfamiliar sources, and keep your operating system and security software up to date to prevent future infections.
Aliases
15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| TrendMicro | Cryp_Naix-6 |
| Panda | Trj/Downloader.MDW |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | Trojan.BHO.Eek.1 |
| eSafe | Suspicious File |
| Comodo | TrojWare.Win32.BHO.eek |
| ClamAV | Trojan.BHO-3846 |
| AntiVir | TR/BHO.Eek.1 |
| TrendMicro | TROJ_DLOADER.LEU |
| Symantec | Downloader.Trojan |
| Sophos | Troj/BHO-HR |
| Prevx1 | Medium Risk Malware |
| NOD32 | Win32/BHO.NHC |
| Microsoft | Trojan:Win32/BHO.H |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | Trojan.BHO.Eek.8 |
| McAfee | potentially unwanted program Adware-BHO |
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | xml2u32h.dll | 18c5c9a2d915cf1c8d2990b38fb227a4 | 0 |
