TROJ_RIMECUD.AJL

The TROJ_RIMECUD.AJL Trojan uses a social engineering tactic in which TROJ_RIMECUD.AJL pretends to be a component form the security firm Trend Micro. Although TROJ_RIMECUD.AJL has some superficial characteristics that allow TROJ_RIMECUD.AJL to pass for a Trend Micro file, TROJ_RIMECUD.AJL is actually a dangerous Trojan that uses the victim's computer to mine Bitcoins, consuming the infected computer's system resources. Basically, TROJ_RIMECUD.AJL injects its malicious code into legitimate system processes in order to execute its malicious code on the infected computers. TROJ_RIMECUD.AJL's main payload is connecting to a remote server in order to download a package of malicious components. This package of malicious components contains HKTL_BITCOINMINE, a Bitcoin mining application created by Ufasoft.

TROJ_RIMECUD.AJL attack is similar to a similar attack that caused the value of Bitcoin to plummet in the exchange market. The nature of Bitcoin has potential for abuse by criminals responsible for malware. This online currency's anonymity and the fact that it cannot be traced make it perfect for demanding ransom in ransomware Trojan attacks. The fact that it is mined rather than produced means that criminals can create malware that uses the victim's computer's resources to mine Bitcoins and then send that currency to a remote server. These kinds of attacks slow down the infected computer considerably since the infected computer's resources are being used to mine Bitcoins. If you believe that your computer has been exposed to these kinds of Bitcoin mining malware, it is important to double check all processes running on your computer in order to find the Bitcoin mining application.

TROJ_RIMECUD.AJL is typically distributed through social engineering channels, often through unsolicited email attachments. ESG security researchers advise being extra cautious when downloading any content from the web and always using an anti-malware program to protect your computer in real time. Although TROJ_RIMECUD.AJL is used to deliver Bitcoin mining software, it is likely that these kinds of attacks will diminish over time. However, TROJ_RIMECUD.AJL can be used to deliver numerous other kinds of threats. Because of this, never take criminals for their word when they claim that a certain file comes from a specific source. Instead, go directly to the manufacturer of the component you require and acquire it there.

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