Threat Database Trojans TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo

TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo

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Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 90 % (High)
Infected Computers: 2
First Seen: September 16, 2015
Last Seen: February 12, 2019
OS(es) Affected: Windows

TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo implements stealth techniques to remain undetected by AV scanners and download additional malware without the user's notice. TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo is in the same category as Trojan.Win32.Autoit.aie and Trojan:AutoIt/Kilim.A, namely - trojan downloaders. The AutoIt/Gedo trojan downloader is known to edit the list of startup programs that start with Windows when you turn on your computer to ensure its operations. The AutoIt/Gedo trojan downloader may enter your machine as a fake software update or an attached file from spam mail and users need to be mindful of what they download from the Interment. Security experts warn users that the TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo may introduce severe threats like 'ABOUT FILES!' and Arestocrat to their systems that can cause financial and data loss. TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo is known to appear as a background process and inject code in already running applications like your Web browser, IM and email client that have unrestricted Internet access. That way TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo could use them to download harmful software. TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo can send its operators information like your location, IP address, OS version, software, and system configuration that could be sold to third parties for money. Users might want to use a trustworthy anti-malware suite to clean their PC and prevent damages by TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo.

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