Bohmini.A
A system with the Bohmini.A Trojan can become unstable and lead to serous problems. Understand the ways Bohmini.A operates and prevent it from entering your system.
Bohmini.A is a dangerous Trojan that affects standalone and linked computers. To keep your files and documents safe knowing basic facts is of paramount importance.
Programs and Websites Affected
This malware is known to infiltrate Internet Explorer 7.0 in particular when Adobe Flash 9.0.115 is used. The security leaks in Windows XP SP2 also make Firefox 2 vulnerable. The number of websites currently afflicted by this malware is uncertain. It is believed to have spread by way of social networking sites like Facebook.
Behavior and Characteristics
As with other Trojans and viruses, the Bohmini.A has undergone several changes. It should be noted that while it cannot replicate, it can update itself whenever the user is online. What these updates do depend on the variant, but some allow it to fight off removal attempts. One of the ways it which the program hides itself is by using unique names.
Some of the aliases it uses are the following: Mal/HckPk-A, Trojan.Skintrim, Packed.Generic.198 and Generic.dx. It is also known to produce executable files. The names are random but usually composed of 8 character names. These would be in the System32 folder of Windows. Names might look like 2B0E7jhj.ex or 68S3ynp7.exe.
Effects on Computer Systems
The updates make a consistent assessment of its effect difficult. One of the most common though is using up memory processes. When a system suddenly slows down, it could be due to the presence of Bohmini.A. Apart from slowing down your PC, it can cause damage in other ways. The most lethal versions execute commands in the system files. Depending on the script, it can result in distorted Web connection to altering the Windows Registry.
Once it is in place, the program will create entries on the hour. The malware will integrate itself into the running processes. Subsequently it will start to delete files. Those that are passed through the command line are most likely to be targeted. The other danger posed by the Bohmini.A is data transmission. At the very least it can relay to a remote server technical information about the computer. This can range from disk serial numbers to the OS being used.
Removal and Prevention
The best protection against this threat is to install an antivirus software. Run a scan to see if it is infected. The process of removal can then be done automatically. In most cases the only choice you will make is whether to delete the file or isolate it (quarantine).
In some cases though, getting rid of the Trojan may require manual work. If you have run the antivirus program but the system is still showing symptoms go to Task Scheduler (in XP). Get rid of files that start with At1 up to At24. Look for copies of the program in the Windows/System32 folder as well. If you still cannot remove it, use a boot disk or run Windows in Safe Mode.
Although the Bohmini.A isn’t as dangerous as other Trojans, the updates can make it more deadly. By taking the necessary precautions, any threats to your computer can and will be eliminated.
