Backdoor.Caphaw
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| Threat Level: | 60 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 439 |
| First Seen: | August 21, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | October 24, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Backdoor.Caphaw on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This backdoor threat can compromise your system's security and allow unauthorized access to your data. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it and prevent future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is Backdoor.Caphaw?
Backdoor.Caphaw is a type of malware that creates a secret doorway into your system, allowing hackers to access your data, install additional malware, or take control of your system remotely. This type of threat can be particularly dangerous, as it can remain hidden on your system for an extended period, causing damage and stealing sensitive information without your knowledge.
How Backdoor.Caphaw Operates
Backdoor.Caphaw operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system or using social engineering tactics to trick you into installing it. Once installed, it can communicate with its command and control server, receiving instructions and transmitting stolen data. This malware can also install additional malware, such as keyloggers or ransomware, to further compromise your system.
Backdoor.Caphaw can be difficult to detect, as it can disguise itself as a legitimate program or hide in the background, making it challenging to identify. However, by being aware of the symptoms of infection and taking proactive steps to secure your system, you can reduce the risk of infection and minimize the damage caused by this malware.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with Backdoor.Caphaw may exhibit unusual behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or unexplained changes to system settings. You may also notice suspicious network activity, such as unusual outgoing connections or data transfers. Additionally, you may receive alerts from your security software or notice that your system is behaving erratically.
- Unexplained changes to system settings or configuration
- Suspicious network activity or unusual outgoing connections
- Slow system performance or frequent crashes
- Unexplained data transfers or unusual files on your system
How to Remove Backdoor.Caphaw
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove the malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the malware.
- Reset your web browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Backdoor.Caphaw from your system requires prompt action and a comprehensive approach. By following the steps outlined above and taking proactive measures to secure your system, you can minimize the risk of infection and prevent future attacks. It is essential to remain vigilant and keep your security software up to date to protect against emerging threats and to ensure the integrity of your system and data.
Aliases
15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| AVG | Generic32.AZKH |
| Microsoft | Backdoor:Win32/Caphaw |
| AntiVir | BDS/Caphaw.A |
| Kaspersky | HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Generic |
| Avast | Win32:LockScreen-VN [Trj] |
| AVG | Dropper.Generic6.AXES |
| TrendMicro | TROJ_GEN.RCBOCHV |
| AntiVir | BDS/Caphaw.DJ |
| Kaspersky | Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Dycler.fe |
| Avast | Win32:MDE-E [Trj] |
| CAT-QuickHeal | TrojanDropper.Dycler.fe |
| Panda | Trj/Dtcontx.D |
| AVG | Generic32.BRNH |
| Kaspersky | Trojan.Win32.Bublik.apar |
| Fortinet | W32/Agent.SSGF!tr |
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.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | SystemPropertiesAdvanced.exe | c18cbfce97a33fadc1a9785702e309e1 | 237 |
| 2. | WSManHTTPConfig.exe | 5b0b853baa55c4fddb8af0b00789f2e9 | 34 |
| 3. | PING.EXE | 4c513524fa27777919920b71716164bf | 26 |
| 4. | igxpun.exe | e21b35eb2dcb3aeb1f63bab1b96620e8 | 11 |
| 5. | chkdsk.exe | bd0985cea24257f531a5dd59fac3fd1f | 10 |
| 6. | StikyNot.exe | 89a2cada933684f85f7186d98ce72465 | 9 |
| 7. | lpremove.exe | 2b7780bea25e8ee9fc0cf788a7500bf4 | 8 |
| 8. | qprocess.exe | 388b84f3ed7f620cd8727d03464dbab3 | 7 |
| 9. | WerFault.exe | 293cc1f379c4fc81a7584c40f7c82410 | 7 |
| 10. | findstr.exe | d8d5044b4111a3406629a8f2376f4bce | 5 |
| 11. | cmstp.exe | 4129d7026213dbdf223a6990a0900b15 | 4 |
| 12. | rundll32.exe | e710d72294cc6e0f359f7435103210b8 | 4 |
| 13. | dialer.exe | ef0f8972f818a8926bfb053488414a2a | 4 |
| 14. | wextract.exe | b47b484fa3d07d9e0243161235a45ccb | 4 |
| 15. | dllhost.exe | 74061117483885f7638136fd82dfd3d2 | 3 |
| 16. | DWWIN.EXE | 3dc99f61bac26c093f608853a4e396c5 | 2 |
| 17. | wermgr.exe | 164755707e996a7c50ea180a488ecff9 | 2 |
| 18. | RmClient.exe | 34ba0a2633b3e28a9ce0b2b1627d76e6 | 2 |
| 19. | drvinst.exe | c665be725f7642c4f03a2e755f0012b2 | 2 |
| 20. | mshta.exe | 7a962c5e3504ff363b01fd6f282d7c90 | 2 |
| 21. | DevicePairingWizard.exe | 3e80e06ab629dabd751f6f30d5fcb499 | 2 |
| 22. | hwrcomp.exe | 05235460f008546ca00d9d43253e073b | 2 |
| 23. | ucsvc.exe | b186bcb4af21f4101ec8fa2f2ea34f28 | 2 |
| 24. | qwinsta.exe | fc8aa8c6ab8834874eb4470a5b8267a0 | 1 |
| 25. | rmactivate_ssp_isv.exe | 0cde6e06e8deacbf0c8b64dc8eedfe11 | 1 |
| 26. | file.exe | ca0403ea24fe2a7771b99cea55826c9b | 0 |