Trojan.Muxler.3
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| Ranking: | 2,321 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 4,862 |
| First Seen: | March 15, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | September 18, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Trojan.Muxler.3 – A Mac OS X Exclusive
Malware infections that exclusively attacks non-Windows operating systems are very infrequent. It is so infrequent, in fact, that it has given rise to the false notion that Macs are immune to malware. It is this sense of complacency that makes malware like the Trojan.Muxler.3 Trojan so dangerous to computer users. Trojan.Muxler.3 spreads through malicious email attachments – basically, a ZIP archive that claims to contain pictures of Irina Shayk, a famous Russian model.
Trojan.Muxler.3 is one of the few backdoor Trojans that have been created to infiltrate Mac OS X operating systems. It is designed to allow criminals to take over the infected computer system and to gain remote access to the victim's operating system. Any Trojan.Muxler.3 infection should be treated as an extremely serious threat. This malware infection has been known to steal personal information and to take screenshots of the infected computer. The fact that most Mac users avoid using security software makes Trojan.Muxler.3 much more dangerous than its Windows counterparts.
How Trojan.Muxler.3 Attacks a Computer System
Malicious email attachments associated with Trojan.Muxler.3 were detected in March of 2012. These, use one of two possible file names: 'Pictures and the Ariticle of Renzin Dorjee.zip' or 'FHM Feb Cover Girl Irina Shayk H-Res Pics.zip.' While the ZIP archive actually does contain a few pictures of this model, it also houses an EXE file that carries Trojan.Muxler.3. This file uses an icon that makes it appear to be one more picture of Irina Shayk, meaning that computer users that have already fallen for the scam will click on it and initiate Trojan.Muxler.3's installation process.
Trojan.Muxler.3 installs a back door on the victim's computer. This is a term that malware analysts use to refer to an unauthorized opening in the infected computer system's security. Through this backdoor, a criminal can install rogue security applications, a Remote Access Tool or any number of possible malware threats. Trojan.Muxler.3 also installs CurlUpload, a Trojan that steals files and sends them to a remote computer system. If you are using a Windows operating system, you are safe from a Trojan.Muxler.3 infection. However, even if this is the case, you should never open unsolicited email attachments, especially since the vast majority target Windows computers.
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