Backdoor.Systsec - Removal

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: February 13, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:00:24 PM
Type: Trojan Horse


Delete all files that are detected as Backdoor.Systsec and remove the value that it added to the registry.

To remove the Trojan:
  1. Run LiveUpdate to make sure that you have the most recent virus definitions.
  2. Start Norton AntiVirus (NAV), and make sure that NAV is configured to scan all files. For instructions on how to do this, read the document How to configure Norton AntiVirus to scan all files.
  3. Run a full system scan.
  4. Delete all files that are detected as Backdoor.Systsec.

To edit the registry:

CAUTION: We strongly recommend that you back up the registry before you make any changes to it. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Modify only the keys that are specified. Read the document How to back up the Windows registry for instructions.
  1. Click Start, and then click Run. The Run dialog box appears.
  2. Type regedit and then click OK. The Registry Editor opens.
  3. Navigate to the following key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\
  4. In the right pane, delete the following value:

    SystSecure32 SystSecure32.exe
  5. Click Registry, and then click Exit.


Writeup By: Jimmy Shah
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