REGEDIT.EXE PROCESS INFORMATION

Process Name  : Regedit.exe

Process Path : %SYSTEM%\services.exe [ please note that Microsoft Windows regedit.exe will load from Windows folder. Not from Windows system folder ]

Malware Name  : W32.Brid.A@mm

Alias             : I-Worm.Bridex, W32/Braid-A, PE_BRID.A, Bridex worm

Process Type    : Mass mailing Internet worm

Threat level : Low

Process details :

                     Regedit.exe is dropped by brid worm in Windows system folder. It is an Internet worm, uses e-mail addresses collected from DBX and HTM files to send infected messages. The worm attachment will be "README.EXE". This worm is also known as I-Worm/Bridex, W32/Braid-A, PE_BRID.A, W32.Brid.A@mm, Bridex worm.

                     When the infected attachment is executed, the worm copies itself to Windows system folder as "Regedit.exe" and copies to windows desktop as "Explorer.exe". The worm also creates new key in the registry in the Run section to load automatically. The registry modification is given below.

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run=
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\regedit.exe

                     Brid worm uses IFRAME vulnerability to infect. When the user views the e-mail the embedded code is executed automatically and it drops the virus. Microsoft released security patches to close this security hole. If you haven't installed, you can get a copy at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/critical/Q290108/default.asp

                     Brid worm drops new variant of W32/Funlove virus. Brid will try to terminate antivirus and security programs in the infected system. 

How can I protect my system?

                   Solo has incorporated Brid worm infected regedit.exe in its signature file to protect users from this worm attack. Solo antivirus registered users are already protected from this worm. Make sure that you have installed registered version of Solo Antivirus to protect your system from all virus threats.

How to remove this worm?

                   If you are already infected with this worm, download and install security patches from the link http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/critical/Q290108/default.asp according to your Internet Explorer version. Then run Solo anti-virus to remove the worm components and disinfect funlove virus.

                   Solo antivirus can detect and remove W32.Brid.A@mm safely. Use the following link to Download 30 day trial version of Solo antivirus to remove viruses from your computer.

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