hello, i really need help in removing this virus, my network is infected with this virus, is there someone there who can assist me on finding a procedure that is working that would eradicate this virus? it creates a d.exe and data.exe folder on my D partition, may i also ask how to find the generating file so that i can delete it and proceed to clean my network? thanks kchingx

Just in case no one has specific knowledge of this virus, try this way. http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=brontok+virus+removal&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

hello johnw, thanks,i have tried doing a search in google,is there a way to check what is the file or files that is generating this virus? i cannot seem to find any information regarding the file or programs that is initiating the cloning. i would like to pinpoint which pc is highly infected because almost all registries are still accessible, its just that some exe files are not accessible... thanks

Tell us what preventitive / security measures you have in place kchingx. Also are you XP Pro or Home? And have you got SP2 & all the latest updates?

i hve 3 partitions on my harddrives, one partition which is the active partition is protected using a recovery card, the second one which is D and third which is E are both shared on the network, i just realized that the worm goes through the shared folders, so i plan to remove the sharing first on the D since most of my applications are located there, and leave E shared, since they only host data files. then i plan to scan the whole system using AV program and try to delete the infected files, and copy or find copies on the network that are not infected (share the D again after copying them and lock it up again). then do another scan. do you think this is a promising procedure? that is, will i eradicate the brontok virus from coming back? i do not want to reformat the systems on my network since i have no time now.thanks

yes, i have Winxp home edition using sp2 already.

Back again, have been reading the google info & there is quite a bit available. Your AV program should be able to remove it. A format would only be a short term solution, you need better prevention, here is some info. 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 (for example, all Windows-based computers should have the current Service Pack installed.). Additionally, please apply any security updates that are mentioned in this writeup, in trusted Security Bulletins, or on vendor Web sites. * 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. removal instructions The following instructions pertain to all current and recent Symantec antivirus products, including the Symantec AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus product lines. 1. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). 2. Update the virus definitions. 3. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected. 4. Use the Security Response "Tool to reset shell\open\command registry subkeys." 5. Delete any values added to the registry. 6. Delete the scheduled task. For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions. 1. To disable 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 turn off or turn on Windows XP System Restore http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001111912274039?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam