----- ekram wrote: ----
my virus scan "macfee" tells me that i've 100 infected file by a virus called "W32/jeefo
i searched on this site about a solution for it but i cant find.,
can u help me pleas
Try running McAfee in "safe mode' that should remove it if it doesn't
W32.Jeefo is a Windows Portable Executable (PE) file infector. Files infected by W32.Jeefo increase in size by 36,352 bytes.
Also Known As: W32/Jeefo [McAfee], PE_JEEFO.A [Trend]
Type: Virus
Infection Length: 36,352 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Systems Not Affected: Windows 3.x, Microsoft IIS, Macintosh, Unix, Linux
Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater)
June 03, 2003
Virus Definitions (LiveUpdateâ„¢) *
June 03, 2003
Number of infections: 0 - 49
Number of sites: 0 - 2
Geographical distribution: Low
Threat containment: Easy
Removal: Easy
Threat Metric
Payload:
Modifies files: Modifies system registry.
Compromises security settings: Allows unauthorized access to the compromised machine.
W32.Jeefo detection is provided both for the W32.Jeefo stand-alone, first-generation executable and for a host application, which is infected with W32.Jeefo
W32.Jeefo infects the host application in three steps. The virus:
Imports the host's resources.
Encrypts data that represents the host application with the stripped resources.
Appends this particular data to the newly constructed executable
If W32.Jeefo detects that it is an infected host application, it will do the following:
Reconstruct the first-generation W32.Jeefo executable.
Drop it as Svchost.exe (36,352 bytes) into the %Windir% folder
Then, the dropped file will be run with the program parameter that specifies an infected application, which has dropped and run Svchost.exe.
It will quit
When svchost.exe (the first-generation W32.Jeefo executable) runs, it checks whether the program parameter specifies an infected application. If it detects that another application dropped and ran it, and that the application contains the following infection marker at a fixed file offset
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it will perform the following actions
Waits until the infected host quits so that its file is unlocked.
Reconstructs the original host by detaching appended data, decoding it, and moving the resources back to it.
Runs the reconstructed executable that does not contain W32.Jeefo code
In other words, when an application infected with W32.Jeefo is executed, the dropped W32.Jeefo first-generation program repairs it
If the operating system is Windows 95/98/Me, the first-generation W32.Jeefo performs the following actions
Registers itself as a service process to hide itself from the task list.
Creates the value
"PowerManager"="%windir%\svchost.exe
in the registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersionRunService
so that the virus starts when you start or restart Windows 95/98/Me
NOTE: %Windir% is a variable. W32.Jeefo locates the Windows main installation folder (by default this is C:\Windows or C:\Winnt) and uses it as a destination folder
If the operating system is Windows NT/2000/XP, the first-generation W32.Jeefo performs the following actions
Installs itself as the service, "Power Manager". The description of this service is "Manages the power save features of the computer.
Creates the PowerManagerMutant mutex. This mutex allows only one instance of the virus to execute in memory
Finally, W32.Jeefo initiates the infection routine that will enumerate and infect the Windows PE files.
NOTE: The first generation W32.Jeefo (36,352 bytes) will grow in size by the amount of resources imported from the host application
As the host application is appended with its resources stripped, the W32.Jeefo infection increases the file size of the host by 36,352 bytes
Symantec Security Response encourages all users and administrators to adhere to the following basic security "best practices"
Turn off and remove unneeded services. By default, many operating systems install auxiliary services that are not critical, such as an FTP server, telnet, and a Web server. These services are avenues of attack. If they are removed, blended threats have less avenues of attack and you have fewer services to maintain through patch updates.
If a blended threat exploits one or more network services, disable, or block access to, those services until a patch is applied.
Always keep your patch levels up-to-date, especially on computers that host public services and are accessible through the firewall, such as HTTP, FTP, mail, and DNS services.
Enforce a password policy. Complex passwords make it difficult to crack password files on compromised computers. This helps to prevent or limit damage when a computer is compromised.
Configure your email server to block or remove email that contains file attachments that are commonly used to spread viruses, such as .vbs, .bat, .exe, .pif and .scr files.
Isolate infected computers quickly to prevent further compromising your organization. Perform a forensic analysis and restore the computers using trusted media.
Train employees not to open attachments unless they are expecting them. Also, do not execute software that is downloaded from the Internet unless it has been scanned for viruses. Simply visiting a compromised Web site can cause infection if certain browser vulnerabilities are not patched.
The following instructions pertain to all current and recent Symantec antivirus products, including the Symantec AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus product lines.
Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
Update the virus definitions.
Restart the computer in Safe mode or VGA mode.
Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected as W32.Jeefo.
Delete the value that was added to the registry (Windows 95/98/Me).
For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.
1. Disabling System Restore (Windows Me/XP)
If you are running Windows Me or Windows XP, we recommend that you temporarily turn off System Restore. Windows Me/XP uses this feature, which is enabled by default, to restore the files on your computer in case they become damaged. If a virus, worm, or Trojan infects a computer, System Restore may back up the virus, worm, or Trojan on the computer.
Windows prevents outside programs, including antivirus programs, from modifying System Restore. Therefore, antivirus programs or tools cannot remove threats in the System Restore folder. As a result, System Restore has the potential of restoring an infected file on your computer, even after you have cleaned the infected files from all the other locations.
Also, a virus scan may detect a threat in the System Restore folder even though you have removed the threat.
For instructions on how to turn off System Restore, read your Windows documentation, or one of the following articles:
"How to disable or enable Windows Me System Restore"
"How to turn off or turn on Windows XP System Restore"
For additional information, and an alternative to disabling Windows Me System Restore, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article, "Antivirus Tools Cannot Clean Infected Files in the _Restore Folder," Article ID: Q263455.
2. Updating the virus definitions
Symantec Security Response fully tests all the virus definitions for quality assurance before they are posted to our servers. There are two ways to obtain the most recent virus definitions:
Running LiveUpdate, which is the easiest way to obtain virus definitions: These virus definitions are posted to the LiveUpdate servers once each week (usually on Wednesdays), unless there is a major virus outbreak. To determine whether definitions for this threat are available by LiveUpdate, refer to the Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate).
Downloading the definitions using the Intelligent Updater: The Intelligent Updater virus definitions are posted on U.S. business days (Monday through Friday). You should download the definitions from the Symantec Security Response Web site and manually install them. To determine whether definitions for this threat are available by the Intelligent Updater, refer to the Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater).
The Intelligent Updater virus definitions are available: Read "How to update virus definition files using the Intelligent Updater" for detailed instructions.
3. Restarting the computer in Safe mode or VGA mode
For Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, or XP users, restart the computer in Safe mode. For instructions on restarting in Safe mode, refer to the document, "How to start the computer in Safe Mode."
For Windows NT 4 users, restart the computer in VGA mode.
4. Scanning for and deleting the infected files
Start your Symantec antivirus program and make sure that it is configured to scan all the files.
For Norton AntiVirus consumer products: Read the document, "How to configure Norton AntiVirus to scan all files."
For Symantec AntiVirus Enterprise products: Read the document, "How to verify that a Symantec Corporate antivirus product is set to scan all files."
Run a full system scan.
If any files are detected as infected with W32.Jeefo, click Delete.
5. Deleting the value from the registry
CAUTION: Symantec strongly recommends that you back up the registry before making any changes to it. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Modify the specified keys only. Read the document, "How to make a backup of the Windows registry," for instructions.
Click Start, and then click Run. (The Run dialog box appears.)
Type regedit
Then click OK. (The Registry Editor opens.)
Navigate to the key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
In the right pane, delete the value:
"PowerManager"="%windir%\svchost.exe"
Exit the Registry Editor.
