Win32:Agent-ALZJ
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| Threat Level: | 90 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 21 |
| First Seen: | March 24, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | May 22, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Win32:Agent-ALZJ is a Trojan infection that is used to install threats on computers or allow uncanny persons to obtain access to the infected computers. Win32:Agent-ALZJ represents a significant threat to the computers' security. Typically, Win32:Agent-ALZJ is distributed using typical threat delivery techniques and, once inside a computer will ensure that a third party may gain access to the infected computer. Because of this, Win32:Agent-ALZJ should be removed immediately. Usually, Win32:Agent-ALZJ can be removed through the use of a security application that is fully up-to-date. Future infections can be prevented through the use of a real-time anti-malware scanner and common sense when browsing the Web.
The Bad Company of Win32:Agent-ALZJ
Win32:Agent-ALZJ is disseminated using social engineering techniques or more direct methods. Typical social engineering tactics used to spread Win32:Agent-ALZJ include sending out threatening, misleading spam email messages or creating fake error messages or compromised advertisements with the objective to fool untrained PC users into downloading and installing unnecessary content onto their computer. Third parties may use attack websites to distribute threats like Win32:Agent-ALZJ. These are usually Web pages that contain an exploit kit. Exploit kits are threatening hacking tools that will detect vulnerabilities on visitors' computers and then attempt to take advantage of them in order to install threats. To prevent attacks using exploit kits, malware researchers strongly advise keeping all of your software up to date and turn off unnecessary features or platforms such as Java. Win32:Agent-ALZJ may also be installed using other threats that then drops Trojans like Win32:Agent-ALZJ on the victim's computer.
Dangers Associated with Win32:Agent-ALZJ
Win32:Agent-ALZJ may allow third parties to gain access to your computer by disabling security features or establishing a direct connection to a third party. Win32:Agent-ALZJ may also compromise your privacy by allowing ill-minded persons to track on information from your computer or control it remotely. PC security analysts have also linked Win32:Agent-ALZJ to deceiving actions intended to collect sensitive information from the infected computer.
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