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SmartDefense Advisor Article # 4031  |  Last updated on 2006-10-17

Win32.TClock
Trojan (Tell me more.)

Type Trojan: This program enables a remote user to control your computer. It runs in the background and opens a back door on your computer. The back door allows an unauthorized remote user to connect to and access your computer, circumventing your computer's security. When you connect to the Internet, this program notifies the remote user that your computer is vulnerable. This program may also have built-in tools used to manage your files, run executables on your computer, control your mouse and CD tray, retrieve passwords, keystrokes and screen shots.


How Is It Installed?

This program is installed directly onto your computer. Trojans are frequently disguised as useful programs or hidden inside other programs to get you to install them.


How Dangerous Is It?

Privacy

This program enables a remote user access to your entire computer and everything on it.
Security
This program is a major security threat. The program includes server software that allows a remote user to connect to your computer and have complete access and control over it.


What Should I Do?

If this application has been prohibited by the site administrator you must remove it from your computer before accessing the site. If it has not been prohibited, you should delete it because it constitutes security and privacy risks and has no known usefulness.


How Can I Remove It?

Automatic Removal

The automatic removal option is not supported.

Manual Removal

Manual removal is too dangerous for this spyware. Please use appropriate software or contact technical support.


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