Zlob
Know also as Troj/Zlob-QJ, this spyware Trojan affects the Windows OS. The Trojan is activated once it has launched itself into a file and is usually downloaded and installed from remote locations.
Once installed, it inputs malicious code into the system processes modifying data on the computer, deleting files off the computer, stealing information, causing malware, downloading code from the internet, and installing itself into the registry.
Trojans infects computers, but not the files itself so its files can be easily identified and removed. Removing the Troj/Zlob-QJ is the same as removing any other Trojan. Troj/Zlob-QJ changes the registry and/or startup file so that it is executed when you boot the computer.
Antivirus and malware removal tools are the best way to remove this and any other spyware. Instructions are to detect and delete Zlob processes, registry keys, DLL files, and any other Zlob files from the computer.
You can remove the Zlob files manually by going to Add/Remove Programs.The Zlob processes to remove are:
nvctrl.exe and msmsgs.exe and the registry values to delete are:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunRegSvr32=%System%msmsgs.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsNTCurrentVersionWinlogonShell=explorer.exe
Delete these files also: nvctrl.exe, msmsgs.exe, hp[X].tmp, msvol.tlb, ncompat.tlb, RSA, Protect, vnp7s.net, zxserv0.com, and dumpserv.com
Some variants of Troj/Zlob-QJ are: Trojan.Zlob.D, Trojan.Zlob, Trojan, Downloader.Win32.Zlob, {dz, ha, he}, Downloader-XC, Generic Downloader.gen.bd, Puper [McAfee], Troj/Zlob-CD, and TROJ_ZLOB {DR, DU, and FP}.
Use a good spyware cleaner/removal software often to prevent infection and/or to remove Zlob, and any other spyware, adware, malware, Trojans, and viruses from the computer.
