W32.Priter

The W32.Priter Virus is designed to open up a backdoor into the infected computer, as well as corrupting various files. Using this backdoor, criminals can gain access to the infected computer system. While W32.Priter is not widespread, being exposed to this malware threat makes your computer and your private information severely endangered. If you suspect that your computer has been in contact with W32.Priter, it is important that you use a reliable anti-virus application immediately.

W32.Priter corrupts executable files on the infected computer. Once installed, W32.Priter can delete data, stop your applications and spy on your activity. It is also important to remember that W32.Priter is a relative newcomer, with most of its attacks detected in April of 2012. Because of this, it is essential to ensure that your security program is updated. Since W32.Priter has the capacity to maintain itself updated with new ways to attack its victims, it is also important to maintain your software updated regularly.

How W32.Priter Attacks a Computer System

It seems that W32.Priter injects malicious code into executable files (with the EXE extension), which means that W32.Priter will not display its own file process on an infected computer, unlike many viruses that can be detected through suspicious file processes in the Task Manager. Often, computers infected with W32.Priter will show reduced performance due to this malware's drain on system resources. W32.Priter can also download and install other malware onto the victim's computer system. A clever way in which W32.Priter hides these downloaded malware threats is by renaming them so that they will blend in with DOC files (Microsoft Word documents) on the victim's computer system.

ESG security researchers consider W32.Priter to be a severe threat to a computer system's security. It is important to act immediately by removing this threat from the infected hard drive with a reliable anti-virus program. It is also necessary to ensure that your personal information and online accounts have not been compromised by W32.Priter' spy capabilities. This includes login information for online bank accounts, various popular websites, and FTP applications. It is recommended to modify all passwords for these kinds of accounts after eradicating a W32.Priter Virus infection.

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