Trojan.VB.AJG
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 170 |
| First Seen: | May 3, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | May 7, 2024 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.VB.AJG on your system indicates a potential security threat. This type of malware is designed to compromise the security of your computer, allowing unauthorized access to your personal data and potentially leading to further malicious activities. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.VB.AJG?
Trojan.VB.AJG is a type of Trojan horse malware, which is a broad category of malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate programs. The name "Trojan.VB.AJG" suggests that it is written in Visual Basic (VB) and has been assigned a specific identifier (AJG) by security software. Trojans can be used to steal sensitive information, install additional malware, or provide unauthorized access to your computer.
How Trojan.VB.AJG Operates
Once installed on your system, Trojan.VB.AJG can operate in various ways, depending on its intended purpose. It may attempt to connect to a command and control server to receive instructions from its creators or to transmit stolen data. It can also try to install additional malware or create backdoors to allow further unauthorized access. Trojans often exploit vulnerabilities in software or use social engineering tactics to trick users into installing them.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a Trojan infection can be challenging, as these types of malware often run silently in the background. However, some common symptoms may indicate the presence of Trojan.VB.AJG or similar malware on your system. These include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or unfamiliar programs running in the background. You might also notice unexpected changes to your system settings or the presence of unwanted toolbars and extensions in your web browser.
- Unexplained changes to system settings or files
- Appearance of unfamiliar programs or icons
- Increased network activity without apparent cause
- Pop-ups, ads, or other unwanted content
How to Remove Trojan.VB.AJG
- Boot your computer into Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for internet access to download removal tools.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of the malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the malware was detected.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the malware.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.VB.AJG from your system requires careful and immediate action to prevent further damage. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good cybersecurity practices, such as regularly updating your software and being cautious with emails and downloads, you can significantly reduce the risk of future infections. Remember, the key to protecting your digital assets is vigilance and proactive security measures.
Aliases
15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| Antiy-AVL | Constructor/Win32.Joiner.gen |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | Heuristic.LooksLike.Win32.Suspicious.J!85 |
| Comodo | Heur.Packed.Unknown |
| ClamAV | Trojan.IRCBot-3683 |
| eSafe | Win32.Artemis |
| F-Prot | W32/Trojan2.HDMJ |
| McAfee | Artemis!FA2BEED3596C |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | Heuristic.LooksLike.Win32.Suspicious.C!83 |
| McAfee | Artemis!749A6CCBD8C3 |
| AntiVir | TR/Symmi.19135.67 |
| BitDefender | Gen:Variant.Symmi.19135 |
| Kaspersky | Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Clons.aary |
| Fortinet | W32/Adware_fam.NB |
| AntiVir | Adware/WhiteSmo.ekk |
| Kaspersky | not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.WhiteSmoke.ekk |
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Trojan.VB.AJG
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. | qtwm.exe | b6452ed372e2f29f22414a2b02fd6fc8 | 40 |
| 2. | Flash.exe | fa2beed3596cb6e9ea63cf2944832673 | 31 |
| 3. | locatePC.exe | 8d39eb857bca5576d68a19b703e99576 | 16 |
| 4. | setup.exe | 776f700beb2d2abf947cbae693855b76 | 15 |
| 5. | Syslogin.exe | 749a6ccbd8c3af4fbd1720b83ed87b31 | 11 |
| 6. | gfikixls.dll | b9814a0346331e04f963d0ac07fcdf42 | 2 |
| 7. | iexplorer.dll | ee4eb896950294de74137a7918f180dc | 1 |
| 8. | vfqzlxhz.dll | d2e6e17ed739161b6f5b93a1843c3d6b | 1 |
