Threat Database Trojans JAVA_GONDY.A

JAVA_GONDY.A

By LoneStar in Trojans

JAVA_GONDY.A is a malicious Java applet involved in a malware attack that is used to exploit a known vulnerability in Java 7. This vulnerability is a zero day exploit, meaning that it was detected on the Java Runtime Environment since release, well before developers could release a patch or security update. JAVA_GONDY.A is usually associated with other components in order to install a backdoor onto the victim's computer. This backdoor can be used by cybercriminals to gain access to any files on the infected computer's hard drive or to install other malicious programs on the victim's computer. Due to the level of control that this backdoor allows criminals over the infected computer, ESG security researchers consider that JAVA_GONDY.A and its associated attackers all pose a severe threat to any computer and should be dealt with immediately. Since this is a purely Java-based malware infection, one way to protect yourself from JAVA_GONDY.A is to disable JavaScript for all websites, only using it when necessary.

Understanding the JAVA_GONDY.A Multi-Component Malware Attack

There are several steps involved in a JAVA_GONDY.A attack, which is often found on websites that are known to be malware distributors. JAVA_GONDY.A is a malicious Java applet that can affect all of the major web browsers, both on Windows and on Mac OS X computers. This applet takes advantage of a vulnerability in Java 7 which allows criminals to execute malicious code on the targeted computer. The various components involved in a JAVA_GONDY.A attack include JAVA_GONDY.A itself, a malicious Java Applet that installs the backdoor Trojan on the infected computer; JS_FIEROPS.A, a dangerous script contained on an HTML website which directs computer users to the website containing JAVA_GONDY.A; and the actual backdoor Trojan's executable itself, which is detected as BKDR_POISON.BLW. The backdoor component of this attack is usually disguised as an update for Adobe Flash Player, a common delivery device for these kinds of malware threats. Once the whole process is completed, a backdoor will have been installed on the victim's computer.

Third party platforms like Flash and Java have been increasing in popularity as ways to distribute malware due to the potential for infecting various operating systems. Because of this, it is important to update your third party software. However, it is more important to avoid using these kinds of components unless necessary, since they can compromise your computer.

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File System Details

JAVA_GONDY.A may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. applet.jar 4af58300ee5cd6d61a3eb229afe0da9f 0
2. asd.jar cdde73bd8e4eaa3d9eab87ac2fbf47fc 0

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