W32.Xpiro.D

The W32.Xpiro.D virus is a dangerous file infector that has been used in various high profile attacks. Criminals have started to add new functions to this malware threat. This is particularly important because the W32.Xpiro.D infection had not been updated in quite a while, meaning that this may be in preparation for a new wave of attacks involving W32.Xpiro.D and its variants. The main purpose of W32.Xpiro.D is to contaminate files, spreading on its own throughout a computer and wreaking havoc. W32.Xpiro.D and its other newer variants remain on the victim's computer and are more difficult to remove than previous variants of this malware infection. W32.Xpiro.D is designed to target 32-bit operating systems (a 64-bit variant exists) and specifically contaminates executable files with the EXE extension. W32.Xpiro.D is an extremely dangerous malware infection that should be removed immediately with the help of a reliable anti-virus that is fully up to date.

How W32.Xpiro.D Can Spread from One Computer to the Other

W32.Xpiro.D infects service files as soon as W32.Xpiro.D infiltrates a computer. After this, the W32.Xpiro.D virus searches for LNK files in the Desktop and Start Menu and contaminates as well. The main reason why W32.Xpiro.D searches for these files and infects them is that these files are more likely to be executed when a computer user starts up the infected computer. W32.Xpiro.D infects EXE files on removable drives as well as on fixed drives on a computer. Due to the fact that the W32.Xpiro.D virus may accomplish this, W32.Xpiro.D may spread from one computer to another through external devices. The goal of the W32.Xpiro.D attack is to steal private information, including online banking and FTP credentials. Newer variants of W32.Xpiro.D may execute other types of malicious tasks such as establishing a backdoor into the infected computer, sending out spam email or spreading from one computer to another.

During its attack, W32.Xpiro.D will add a malicious browser extension, affecting both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. These browser extensions are designed to steal private data and send it to a remote server. These malicious browser extensions are also designed to prevent the computer user from updating the infected Web browser and can also interfere with legitimate security software installed on the victim's computer.