W32.Pilleuz

What is W32.Pilleuz?

W32.Pilleuz is an autorun worm that will extend its damage through file-sharing programs and Microsoft instant messaging clients and removable USB drives. W32.Pilleuz will also give an access to have a remote attacker gain full access on the affected computer.

What are the Symptoms of W32.Pilleuz Infection?

It will modify Windows Registry and add the following entry:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\Winlogon\”Taskman” = “%SystemDrive%\RECYCLER\[SID]\sysdate.exe”

The threat will drop the following malicious file:

• %SystemDrive%\RECYCLER\[SID]\Desktop.ini
• %DriveLetter%\Resources\sEtuP64.exe
• %DriveLetter%\autorun.inf

How to Remove W32.Pilleuz Manually

1. Restart your computer in SafeMode
- After Power-On the computer, just before Windows start, press F8
- From the selections, Select SafeMode

2. Remove Registry entry that the threat added. You MUST BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY FIRST.
- Click Start > Run
- Type in the field, regedit
- Navigate and look for the registry entry mentioned above and delete if necessary

3. Delete malicious files that the threat added:
- Base on the given location above, browse and delete the file
- If no location is given, click Start>Search> and search for the file.
- If cannot be deleted, press Ctrl+Alt+Del to access Task Manager, see if the file is running in the process. If it is, select the file and click End Process. Perform file delete again.

4. Scan computer with Antivirus Program
- Update antivirus program
- Scan computer and delete all detected threats.