Worm.Brontok is an e-mail worm that spreads through the Internet as an attachment to a message that might read the following:

From: “angelina_ph@[recipient’s domain]” or “jennifer_sh@[recipient’s domain]”
Subject: “Fotoku yg Paling Cantik” or “My Best Photo”
Message text:
“Hi,
Aku lg iseng aja pengen kirim foto ke kamu.
Jangan lupain aku ya !.
Thanks”
or
“Hi,
I want to share my photo with you.
Wishing you all the best.
Regards,”
Attachment name: Photo.zip

As soon as the infected file is first launched, there will be a Windows Explorer window displayed with an open ‘My Pictures’ folder. Once installed, this parasite will modify registry entries and disable system registry tools and the command line to avoid being deleted manually. Worm.Brontok has also the ability to turn off anti-virus applications thus decreasing security system settings severely. Worm.Brontok can bring nothing but chaos to your machine and therefore it should be deleted from your computer as soon as possible.

SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner is for spyware detection purposes only. If SpyHunter’s spyware
scanner detects Worm.Brontok on your PC, you’ve been infected with Worm.Brontok and we suggest you buy the full-version of SpyHunter to remove Worm.Brontok and other spyware threats.

Worm.Brontok - Manual Removal Instructions:

WARNING: Worm.Brontok manual detection and removal process is difficult. You’re required to access sensitive files in your machine. NOT recommended unless you’re an expert in this field.

Worm.Brontok manual removal too hard? Run SpyHunter Worm.Brontok Scan Now!

Stop Worm.Brontok system processes:

EKSPLORASI.EXE
BRONSTAB.EXE

Remove Worm.Brontok files:

Documents and Settings{User Name}Local SettingsApplication Datawinlogon.exe.
Documents and Settings{User Name}Local SettingsApplication Datasmss.exe,
Documents and Settings{User Name}Local SettingsApplication Dataservices.exe,
Documents and Settings{User Name}Local SettingsApplication Datalsass.exe,
Documents and Settings{User Name}Local SettingsApplication Datainetinfo.exe,
Documents and Settings{User Name}Local SettingsApplication Datacsrss.exe,
Documents and Settings{User Name}TemplatesWowTumpeh.com f�jl,
Documents and Settings{User Name}Start MenuProgramsStartupEMPTY.PIF,
EKSPLORASI.EXE
BRONSTAB.EXE
Tok-Cirrhatus
Tok-Cirrhatus-1761
Tok-Cirrhatus-1860

Remove Worm.Brontok registry values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunTok-cirrhatus

Worm.Brontok Tips & Warnings

RECOMMENDED: Run SpyHunter Worm.Brontok scan and automatically detect Worm.Brontok on your PC.

Why use the Worm.Brontok scanner?

• Worm.Brontok is difficult to remove and sometimes hard to detect.
• Manually going through your system can prove to be time consuming and ineffective.
• You run the possible risk of damaging your computer or losing important data.
• To check for Worm.Brontok, we recommend you use SpyHunter Worm.Brontok scanner.

What is a Worm?

Worm.Brontok is a Worm.

A worm is a type of virus that replicates by resending itself as an e-mail attachment or as part of a network message. Unlike a regular computer virus, a worm is self-contained and does not need to be part of another program to duplicate itself. A worm hides in active memory and performs malicious acts, such as using parts of the computer’s system resources. Worms are usually invisible to the user and are designed to affect the computer’s performance. A worm take control of remote systems without any help from the users and can delete files, send documents via email, or encrypt files.

How do I know I have Worm.Brontok on my computer?

Good question! The first step in detecting and removing Worm.Brontok is by asking yourself whether or not your computer has been infected. Worm.Brontok, as well as other unwanted software, can be difficult to detect and even more difficult to remove but knowing the Worm.Brontok symptoms can start you on the road to having a Worm.Brontok-free computer.

Worm.Brontok Symptoms

If you answer “yes” to any of the Worm.Brontok symptoms listed below, you may have Worm.Brontok or other types of parasites installed on your computer. Keep in mind that the symptoms of Worm.Brontok and other unwanted software infections vary.

Worm.Brontok may install without your knowledge or consent. Downloading shareware/freeware software or visiting questionable websites might lead to a Worm.Brontok infection. Once installed, Worm.Brontok can compromise your privacy by transmitting your personal information and downloading popup advertisements.

Worm.Brontok may monitor your surfing habits. Once installed, Worm.Brontok or other types of parasites can do almost anything. It can tracks which websites you visited or what terms you’ve typed. Spyware uses your information to deliver targeted ads to you. Also, data of your surfing activities may be sold to third parties.

Worm.Brontok may bombard you with popup ads. Worm.Brontok may display annoying popups while you surf the Web. You might have Worm.Brontok or other types of parasites on your computer if you see pop-up advertising, even when you are not on the Web or when your computer has been idle for many minutes.

Worm.Brontok may hijack, redirect and change your Web browser. When your Web browser’s home page unexpectedly changes without your consent or your Web browser suddenly closes or stops responding, you might be infected with Worm.Brontok. Also, in other cases new toolbars appear on your Web browser and you can’t get rid of it.

Slow computer performance. A sluggish computer is one of the easiest signs that you have been infected with Worm.Brontok. Worm.Brontok and other unwanted sofware use your computer’s resources to do its nasty tasks such as displaying popups or tracking your surfing activities. If you see your computer is slowing down dramatically or crashing a lot, you may be infected with an unwanted software.

Help! I have Worm.Brontok. What do I do?

Your privacy has been compromised and you no longer have control over your computer. What do you do? You panic and try to search for the number of a computer repair company? No! The best approach is to find a reliable anti-spyware program to run a spyware check. Once the anti-spyware software has identified the harmful files, you can easily remove all the files with a click of a button.

If you’re not computer savy and you think you’ve been infected with Worm.Brontok, download SpyHunter Worm.Brontok scanner to automatically check for any Worm.Brontok files.

Also, we recommend that you DO NOT reformat your computer, reformatting should be your last resort. Reformatting will erase the contents of your hard-drive and you’ll have to reinstall every software you had before.

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