TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A
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| Threat Level: | 90 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 21 |
| First Seen: | January 5, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | March 4, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A is a Trojan that may be employed to deliver threats to infected computers, as well as to create a backdoor that may allow an intruder to enter your computer automatically. PC security researchers first spotted TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A infections in the wild in the summer of 2015. Fortunately, most reliable security programs that are fully up-to- date, including Windows' own security components, are capable of detecting and removing TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A. TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A is a severe threat that represents a significant risk to computers and the computer users' privacy and data.
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The Main Dutty of TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A is to Bring Threats to Your PC
The main purpose of TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A is to install other threats on the victim's computer. Since Trojans are designed to be delivered using other threats or social engineering and disguised as legitimate files, they may be coupled with Trojan droppers like TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A, whose main function is to install threats and then delete themselves or be concealed on the affected computer.
The Installation Process Used by TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A
During its installation process, TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A creates a temporary folder with several executable files. TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A uses redundant measures to ensure that its executable files are not deleted by security software. Once TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A is executed, it may install other threats or unwanted software. As part of its attack, TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A may connect to a remote server. TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A has been associated with the socdn.com domain, and may connect various URLs on this domain. TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A establishes its connection using port 80. There are several reasons why TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A connects to this remote server, including the following:
- TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A will check for an Internet connection to carry out its attack. This measure is also designed as part of a series of precautions to prevent the execution of TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A on virtual environments, commonly used by PC security researchers.
- TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A may download and execute files from its remote server, as well as receive configuration data or instructions.
- Using the connection it establishes, TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A can deliver information about the infected computer. This information may be limited to basic information about the affected operating system. However, more sophisticated attacks may include other information in this communication, compromising the victim's data and privacy.
After TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A establishes a connection to the remote server, it sends requests for configuration information. Also, TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A receives a unique infection marker to ensure that only one copy of TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A is running on the affected computer. Due to the nature of TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A, it is difficult to determine the ultimate payload of the TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A attack. Essentially, TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A could be adapted to deliver any kind of file to the victim's computer or to establish a connection. The purpose of this connection may vary depending on the motivation of the infection and the intent of the people responsible for that particular TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A attack.
Preventing a TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A Attack
To prevent a TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A infection, PC security researchers recommend the use of a reliable security application that is fully up-to-date. Other security software should be used as well, including a spam filter to prevent corrupted email attachments that may contain threats such as TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A from making it to your inbox. However, apart from software, the best protection against threats like TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A is changing your browsing habits and using best practices when browsing the Web. Computer users must avoid websites that may be regarded as threatening, such as websites containing pornographic material, illegal file sharing, online casinos and similar Web pages. Computer users should also refrain from opening unknown files or clicking on unknown links, particularly those distributed using email or social media spam messaging. If you suspect that TrojanDropper:Win32/Sventore.A has been executed on your computer, you should scan it with a reliable security software.
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