BW-based

Overview

Alias

AuntB [Panda], BW family [Computer Associates], Bw.1242 virus [Eset], BW.857 [Computer Associates], BW.857 [F-Prot], BW.Mayberry.732 [Computer Associates], Bw.Mayberry.Auntb virus [Eset], BW_Family [Computer Associates], Gomer.Family.691 [Computer Associates], probably unknown STEALTH.CRYPT.TSR.COM.EXE virus [Eset], Test.1287 [Computer Associates], Univ [Panda], Univ/o [McAfee],

Category

Encryption Tool: Any software that can be used to scramble documents, software, or systems so that only those possessing a valid key are able to unscramble it. Encryption tools are used to secure information; sometimes unauthorized use of encryption tools in an organization is a cause for concern.

Trojan: Any program with a hidden intent. Trojans are one of the leading causes of breaking into machines. If you pull down a program from a chat room, new group, or even from unsolicited e-mail, then the program is likely trojaned with some subversive purpose. The word Trojan can be used as a verb: To trojan a program is to add subversive functionality to an existing program. For example, a trojaned login program might be programmed to accept a certain password for any user's account that the hacker can use to log back into the system at any time. Rootkits often contain a suite of such trojaned programs.

Variants

BW-based.src ·

Origins

Date of Origin

Variants from April, 1990 to April, 2004

Detection and Removal

Manual Removal

Follow these steps to remove BW-based from your machine. Begin by backing up your registry and your system, and/or setting a Restore Point, to prevent trouble if you make a mistake.

Stop Running Processes:

Kill these running processes with Task Manager:

Remove Files:

Remove these files (if present) with Windows Explorer:

BUTTSniffer BUTTSniffer0.9.1 BUTTSniffer0.9.2 BUTTSniffer0.9.3 BVTutor BW-based BW-based.src BW.Berwyn.756 BW.Cowpox Babcia-fingerd.c