Trojan:W32/Qhost Removal

Can't Remove Trojan:W32/Qhost?

Trojan:W32/Qhost is the detection of a malicious code known as backdoor trojan which is used to start off a malware outbreak on the infected computer. The trojan is designed to exploit the system and download large numbers of malicious codes through a masked "back door" port. Once active, Trojan:W32/Qhost will automatically disable running security programs by injcting itself to system components and add keys to Windows registry. Trojan:W32/Qhost can notably affect your privacy and system, causing damage to your system files and computer hardware.

Threat Characteristics

Malware Data
Threat name:	Trojan:W32/Qhost
Also detected as:	W32/Qhost
Type:	Trojan
Sub type:	Backdoor
Ordinary clarification:	A backdoor trojan is a program that gives an attacker control of a computer through the internet. The hacker who sent the trojan can use the program to administratively control the compromised computer without the users knowledge.

Threat Action
Risk level:	High
Distribution level:	Medium
Removal level:	Difficult
Damage level:	High
Contaminated systems	MS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP, MS Windows Me, MS Windows 2000

Alliases and Related Threats
Aliases/Clones:	Not Available
Related Threats:	trojan.w32.looksky, trojan.w32.looksky, Trojan:W32/Infect, Trojan:W32/DNSChanger.ARNF, Trojan:W32/Waledac.A, Trojan:W32/Trojan, Trojan.W32.Zotob, Trojan.W32.FireKill

Related Files
Exe files:	Not Available
Dll files:	Not Available
Aditional files:	Not Available