Threat Database Trojans Trojan:Win64/Alureon

Trojan:Win64/Alureon

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Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 7
First Seen: January 2, 2012
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Your system has been detected with a threat identified as Trojan:Win64/Alureon. This detection indicates that your computer is infected with a type of malicious software that could compromise your system's security and potentially lead to unauthorized access or data theft. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it to protect your personal data and maintain system integrity.

What Is Trojan:Win64/Alureon?

Trojan:Win64/Alureon refers to a detection for a Trojan-type threat that targets 64-bit Windows operating systems. Trojans are malicious programs that disguise themselves as legitimate software but actually allow unauthorized access to a computer. The name "Trojan:Win64/Alureon" suggests it is designed to operate on 64-bit versions of Windows, indicating its compatibility with a wide range of modern computing environments.

How Trojan:Win64/Alureon Operates

Trojan:Win64/Alureon, like other Trojans, operates by deceiving users into installing it on their systems. Once installed, it can create backdoors that allow remote access to the infected computer, enabling attackers to steal sensitive information, install additional malware, or use the computer for malicious activities. The specific operations of Trojan:Win64/Alureon can vary, but its primary goal is to compromise system security without being detected.

Symptoms of Infection

Symptoms of a Trojan:Win64/Alureon infection can be subtle and may not always be immediately apparent. Common signs include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or unfamiliar programs and icons. Additionally, users might notice unauthorized changes to their system settings or unexpected network activity. Since Trojans often operate stealthily, some infections may not exhibit noticeable symptoms until significant damage has been done.

How to Remove Trojan:Win64/Alureon

  1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process.
  2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Aliases

    15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.

    Antivirus Vendor Detection
    Panda Generic Malware
    AntiVir TR/Kazy.48429.1
    Kaspersky Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Pihar.hb
    NOD32 Win32/Olmarik.AXW
    Panda Trj/CI.A
    AVG Dropper.Generic5.DJO
    Ikarus Trojan.Win32.Alureon
    Antiy-AVL Trojan/Win32.Pihar.gen
    Sophos Mal/Rorpian-D
    AntiVir TR/Kazy.48429.4
    Comodo TrojWare.Win32.Trojan.Agent.Gen
    BitDefender Gen:Variant.Kazy.48832
    Kaspersky Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Pihar.hl
    eSafe Win32.TRKazy
    Avast Win32:MalOb-IK [Cryp]

    File System Details

    Trojan:Win64/Alureon may create the following file(s):
    # File Name MD5 Detections
    1. mmcprov.exe 24cd274c4f03224bd93b98e94e0ac69c 4
    2. DellDock.exe d143d5ce58a08618e7058272017bbcf9 1
    3. Temp:winupd.exe 97bcbc9ad70167e4830aae92aa8b7ce1 1
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