Discovered: August 17, 2001
Updated: February 9, 2007 9:24:21 AM
Type: Trojan
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
Symantec Security Response suggests that if your Symantec antivirus product detects Hacktool (or variations such as Hacktool.Spammer or Hacktool.Flooder) that you just delete it. If you see a message that it cannot be deleted, it may be running in memory. In this case, restart the computer in Safe mode, run a full system scan, and delete the threat when it is detected. All Windows 32-bit operating systems, except Windows NT, can be restarted in Safe mode. For instructions on how to do this, read the document
How to start the computer in Safe Mode.
Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson
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