Win32:Atraps-PZ

The Win32:Atraps-PZ malware is developed for the purpose of collecting valuable information like online banking credentials, social media log-ins, credit card data, social security number and the PayPal log-in. The Win32:Atraps-PZ malware is dispersed among Windows users in the form of a malicious DLL file that may be found attached to spam emails. Also, the Win32:Atraps-PZ malicious DLL may accompany freeware bundles hosted on untrusted software deployment platforms. The Win32:Atraps-PZ malware falls in the category of trojans and might use code injection to monitor the activity of its victims. The Win32:Atraps-PZ malware may monitor the user's actions when using Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozzila Firefox and email clients like Thunderbird, Outlook and eM Client. The Win32:Atraps-PZ trojan might register its DLL in the Windows Registry as a startup program to ensure that its functionality is enabled every time the infected users turn their PCs on. The Win32:Atraps-PZ malware may place its files in the Temp folder under the Windows OS installation directory to evade security scans. Also, Win32:Atraps-PZ may append the 'Hidden' property to its files as an additional layer of obfuscation. The Win32:Atraps-PZ trojan may alter the way your browser renders the code of online banking portals to display additional fields, grab screenshots and record your keystrokes. The Win32:Atraps-PZ malware is designed to run as a 32-bit process and can be run on 64-bit PCs as well. The Win32:Atraps-PZ malware may use the name of already running programs to hide its presence in your Windows Task Manager, but it may not provide users with a description of what it is doing. The Win32:Atraps-PZ malware can be purged by using a trusted anti-malware application.