How to remove Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a ?

May 27th, 2008
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What is Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a?

Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a is a fake threat displayed by rogue anti-spyware-promoting Zlob trojans. One such corrupt anti-spyware in particular is Antivirus 2008. This threat appears in popups and fake system notifications displayed by the trojan. The point of this disinformation is to create a reason for the user to buy the rogue's fake "licensed version". The message may also appear as a false possitive displayed in the scan report of Antivirus 2008 trial version. The message displayed looks as follows:

“Dangerous files found! Your privacy is at Risk!
To prevent yourself from personal data loss, you need to install a special application to help protect your personal data from possible theft or unauthorized use.”

If you see this message - disregard it. It's merely a sign that you are the target of a scam.

Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a is Extremely dangerous

arrow Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a may spread via Trojans
arrow Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a may display fake security messages
arrow Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Manual Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.

Remove these Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a processes:
Remove these Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a DLL files:
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Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a not only does not fix the errors, but it takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as Backdoor.Win32.TheThing.a?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

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