Troj/BredoZp-GY
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| Ranking: | 6,109 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,744 |
| First Seen: | December 6, 2011 |
| Last Seen: | September 11, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The term Troj/BredoZp-GY is used to refer to a malicious compressed file in ZIP format that is attached to a phishing email claiming to notify its victim to update his/her Adobe products. The Troj/BredoZp-GY file will usually be included in a malicious email that claims to contain upgrades for Adobe X Suite Advanced and Adobe Reader. While these emails contain email addresses that have spoofed the addresses for Adobe's website, they are in reality designed to infect your computer with the Zeus Trojan through to use of the Troj/BredoZp-GY malicious email attachment. Once installed, the Zeus Trojan can allow a criminal to take control of your computer system and to gain access to your online banking accounts and personal information. While it may be obvious to more experienced computer users that Adobe is unlikely to deliver its updates in this way, inexperienced computer users may fall for this scam and download the Troj/BredoZp-GY attachment. This is why ESG security researchers recommend teaching your co-workers, employees and family members about basic computer safety measures. While a strong anti-malware program is recommended, most malware infections can be prevented using common sense and following basic safe online behavior.
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Taking a Look at Troj/BredoZp-GY’s Malicious Email
The email which contains the Troj/BredoZp-GY malware infection will usually have a subject line claiming that it contains a critical software update, followed by a random number. It will start by addressing you with 'Hello dear,' which does not sound natural and should immediately set off red flags as to the authenticity of this email message. It then goes on to list some of the benefits of this fake update. Finally, it urges the victim to open the attached file in order to 'upgrade and enhance' his work , productivity and Adobe products. For added authenticity, it will contain a random tracking number and all sorts of legalese to make it seem that this message is actually from Adobe Systems. Each one of these email messages containing the Troj/BredoZp-GY attachment is different from the other, changing the random numbers and the Troj/BredoZp-GY file's name. Taking a look at the attachment in ZIP format reveal a file named 'Adobe Systems Software Critical Update Dec 2011.exe' which is really an installation for the Zeus Trojan. Needless to say, ESG security researchers strongly recommend that you do not download this email attachment attachment and under no circumstances open this executable file.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Troj/BredoZp-GY
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
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. | AdobeSystems-Software_Critica Update_Dec_2011-4FLO1UW.zip | 4d9640bf26e54efcaba882eed987c07a | 0 |
| 2. | Adobe Systems Software Critical Update Dec 2011.exe | 52b0e4177c20b6df8d7b502a474f4a7e | 0 |
| 3. | AdobeSystems-Software_Critica Update_Dec_2011-OHQD49W.zip | 730981f0fdc9f9e607003407b1178508 | 0 |
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