Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Generic34.bdpq

Trojan.Generic34.bdpq

By ESGI Advisor in Trojans

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 18
First Seen: September 13, 2013
Last Seen: May 14, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Trojan.Generic34.bdpq is usually the name given by AVG security software (AVG Antivirus or AVG Internet Security) to variants of the ZeroAccess of Sirefef rootkit. Malware may often have numerous names or aliases due to the great variety that exists both in these malware families and in security software. Malware code is constantly recycled, and different security applications use different names to refer to the suspicious content that is detected. Trojan.Generic34.bdpq has been around for several years. During this time, there have been constant updates and variants of the Trojan.Generic34.bdpq Trojan. There have been numerous changes to Trojan.Generic34.bdpq's infection process, resilience and defense mechanisms, and to the way Trojan.Generic34.bdpq works. However, the sole purpose of the Trojan.Generic34.bdpq infection continues to be the same at its core: to take over the victim's computer, integrate it into the ZeroAccess botnet and to generate revenue by installing other forms of threats on the victim's computer.

The Trojan.Generic34.bdpq Uses the Infamous Rootkit Technology

Trojan.Generic34.bdpq belongs to one of the most damaging forms of malware, known as a kernel-mode rootkit. These types of infections use advanced techniques that make them virtually impossible to detect or remove without the help of a strong, fully updated anti-malware program. Trojan.Generic34.bdpq has variants that may affect both 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows, both installed using the same installer. The Trojan.Generic34.bdpq attack is sophisticated and difficult to stop. In fact, in many cases it may be necessary to use a specialized anti-rootkit tool to remove Trojan.Generic34.bdpq completely. The purpose of Trojan.Generic34.bdpq is to remain completely hidden on the victim's computer. Trojan.Generic34.bdpq's purpose is to work in the background to download, install and conceal other types of threats components. Trojan.Generic34.bdpq is associated with browser hijackers, rogue security software and email spam.

How Trojan.Generic34.bdpq can Invade a Computer

Trojan.Generic34.bdpq is commonly distributed through torrent networks disguised as a key generator or 'crack' for popular software. Trojan.Generic34.bdpq may also be acquired from attack websites used specifically to infect visitors' computer systems with malware using an exploit kit such as the Black Hole Exploit Kit. In many cases, Trojan.Generic34.bdpq may be distributed using spam email messages containing unsafe attachments. These spam email messages may be sent from other computer systems infected with Trojan.Generic34.bdpq that are part of the ZeroAccess botnets.

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