Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c
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| Ranking: | 9,801 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 7,711 |
| First Seen: | March 23, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | September 11, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c is part of a coordinated malware attack that includes several components that work together to wreak havoc on your computer system. Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c can be a component of several rootkit families, including ZeroAccess, Sirefef, and TDSS – although Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c has most commonly been associated with the TDSS family of rootkits. The main purpose of Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c is to hide other malware from detection and to obfuscate its code, that is, to make it inaccessible and unreadable for any security programs or malware analysts.
If you have a motive to believe your computer is infected with Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c, it is essential to remove this threat from your computer with an advanced anti-malware tool. Most cases of Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c Rootkit infection will result in browser hijacker and rogue security application scams. Removal of a Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c infection is not straightforward, and will usually require the use of Safe Mode, starting up from an external memory device or any number of other safety measures in coordination with your security software.
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Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c is Not a New Threat
While numerous Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c infections have been reported in 2012, this threat has been around for a couple of years, at least since 2010 and probably since before. The main problem with Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c is the fact is that Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c is part of a multi-component attack that is quite dangerous. Because of this, manual removal is often impractical, and many security programs are ill-equipped to deal with a Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c infection. Faulty removal of this threat will simply result in Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c being reinstalled automatically as soon as the victim's computer reboots or connects to the Internet.
While many malware threats associated with Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c can bypass Safe Mode, starting up Windows through this feature is still recommended, as it minimizes the probabilities of many Trojans and malware infections starting up automatically every time you boot up your system. It is also advisable to be careful with the System Restore Windows service, since Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c can also corrupt this feature and further aggravate the problem. In fact, one of the main problems of infections such as Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c and its associated malware is the fact that it is often quite difficult to ascertain whether the problem has been removed completely from the victim's computer system. Because it's difficult to remove Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c, many PC security analysts will go as far as to recommend wiping the infected hard drive clean and reinstalling the OS, although this method is not strictly necessary when you have the right security software.
File System Details
| # | File Name |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|
| 1. | ipsec.sys |
URLs
Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.c may call the following URLs:
| residelikingminister.com |
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