Sunday, January 18, 2009

Expext.MetaDirect BHO

Removing Expext.MetaDirect
Categories: BHO,Hijacker
As this information is entered by the user, it is captured by the BHO (Browser Helper Object) and
sent back to the attacker.
Typically, keyloggers of this type will send the stolen information back to the attacker via email
or HTTP POST, which can appear suspicious.Hijackers take control of various parts of your web browser, including your home page,
search pages, and search bar. They may also redirect you to certain sites should you
mistype an address or prevent you from going to a website they would rather you not,
such as sites that combat malware. Some will even redirect you to their own search engine
when you attempt a search.

Visible Symptoms:
Files in system folders:
[%SYSTEM%]\expext.dll
[%WINDOWS%]\system\expext.dll
[%SYSTEM%]\expext.dll
[%WINDOWS%]\system\expext.dll

How to detect Expext.MetaDirect:

Files:
[%SYSTEM%]\expext.dll
[%WINDOWS%]\system\expext.dll
[%SYSTEM%]\expext.dll
[%WINDOWS%]\system\expext.dll

Registry Keys:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{23bc1ccf-4be7-497f-b154-6ada68425fbb}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{23bc1ccf-4be7-497f-b154-6ada68425fbb}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\classes\clsid\{23bc1ccf-4be7-497f-b154-6ada68425fbb}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{23bc1ccf-4be7-497f-b154-6ada68425fbb}

Removing Expext.MetaDirect:

You can download trial version of "Exterminate-It" antivirus software here, to check your computer instantly.

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Also Be Aware of the Following Threats:
Win32.Prodex Trojan Removal
Remove DownloadWare Adware
Bat.Black Trojan Information

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