Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Servlice.A

Trojan.Servlice.A

By CagedTech in Trojans
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Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 51
First Seen: May 1, 2013
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Trojan.Servlice.A on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This report provides an overview of the threat, its operational characteristics, symptoms of infection, and step-by-step guidance on how to remove it from your computer.

What Is Trojan.Servlice.A?

Trojan.Servlice.A is a type of malicious software, commonly referred to as a Trojan, which is designed to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. Unlike viruses, Trojans do not replicate themselves but can cause significant harm by stealing sensitive information, installing additional malware, or providing a backdoor for remote access. The name "Trojan.Servlice.A" suggests it is a specific variant of Trojan-type malware, but its exact nature and capabilities can vary.

How Trojan.Servlice.A Operates

Trojan.Servlice.A, like other Trojans, typically operates by disguising itself as legitimate software or by exploiting vulnerabilities in the operating system or applications. Once installed, it can perform a variety of malicious actions, including but not limited to, data theft, keylogging, and the installation of additional malware. Its primary goal is often to remain undetected for as long as possible to maximize the amount of damage it can cause.

Symptoms of Infection

Symptoms of a Trojan.Servlice.A infection can vary widely depending on its specific design and purpose. Common indicators of a Trojan infection include unusual system behavior, such as unexpected crashes, slow performance, or unfamiliar programs running in the background. Additionally, users might notice unauthorized changes to their system settings, unexpected network activity, or the appearance of unwanted pop-ups and advertisements.

  • Unexplained changes in system settings or files.
  • Appearance of unfamiliar or suspicious programs.
  • Increased network activity without a clear cause.
  • System crashes or instability.

How to Remove Trojan.Servlice.A

Removing Trojan.Servlice.A requires a careful and methodical approach to ensure all components of the malware are eliminated. Follow these steps:

  1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process.
  2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all traces of the Trojan.
  3. Manually uninstall any suspicious programs that were installed around the time of the infection.
  4. Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes.
  5. Reboot your computer and perform another full scan to ensure no remnants of the malware remain.

Conclusion

The removal of Trojan.Servlice.A from your system is crucial to prevent further damage and protect your personal data. By understanding how Trojans operate and following the removal steps outlined, you can effectively eliminate this threat. It's also important to take preventive measures, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when opening emails or downloading files from the internet, to reduce the risk of future infections.

Aliases

15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.

Antivirus Vendor Detection
Panda Trj/CI.A
AVG Dropper.Generic8.ZBA
Ikarus P2P-Worm.Win32.Palevo
McAfee-GW-Edition Artemis!3BEDD4E8C070
AntiVir TR/Agentbypass.B.71
Kaspersky P2P-Worm.Win32.Palevo.habs
McAfee PWS-Zbot-FAUJ!3BEDD4E8C070
AVG Autoit.DV
Fortinet Riskware/BitCoinMiner
Ikarus Worm.Win32.AutoIt
McAfee-GW-Edition Heuristic.BehavesLike.Win32.Suspicious-BAY.G
AntiVir SPR/Tool.BitCoinMiner.q
Kaspersky not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.BitCoinMiner.q
Avast Win32:BitCoinMiner-E [PUP]
McAfee Artemis!084AFFB5089E

SpyHunter Detects & Remove Trojan.Servlice.A

File System Details

Trojan.Servlice.A may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. uaccache.exe 91df4f7df14dd582b510fdc4b76675d1 13
2. WinUpdater.exe 084affb5089e3a036bf5be67ce16c4ce 7
3. sms.exe d9474c627c6ca950cc16e2324156c133 7
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