Backdoor Trojan pest, Win32.Knockex, will definitely “knock” your system for a loop. Designed to enter a PC without the knowledge of the user, this program will open up an additional port to wait for further word from its hacker. Upon receiving its instructions, it will continue its malicious work. Opening files and running applications is just the beginning. You are at serious risk of having your identity stolen with this program. The worst of it is having total control go over to the hacker, which is the ultimate goal of this program.
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Win32.Knightseven is a backdoor spyware program. It functions in the same way that many legitimate remote administration programs do. The difference is these programs use the access to your PC as a way to gather data or use your machine to its dirty work. This pest will leave the following fingerprint f39f27410b37e9d1.
However, understand these backdoor programs are typically very difficult to detect. Win32.Knightseven will hide its processes for the sole purpose of making itself unseen. Some signs of infection include a slow computer, strange files and programs cropping up, missing files and e-mails being sent without your knowledge or consent. (more…)
SUMMARY: SpyZooka warns of rogue software that tricks computer owners into thinking their computer has security problems. Total PC Defender mimics actual spyware and is a fake program that won’t remove viruses from computers.
Sequim, WA – If you have a computer that suddenly shows windows filled with warnings of security problems and the urgent need to buy an antispyware program, it may be a scam. Carl Haugen, President of BluePenguin Software says, “Total PC Defender mimics actual spyware programs showing a computer user fake security warnings that can scare a user into thinking the computer is infected and tricking the user into purchasing a full version of the software program. This program is a fake and does not show real security warnings or real scan results, nor does it remove viruses from computers.”
Rogue software programs like Total PC Defender may accidentally be downloaded through fake URLs that pop up at the top of search engine results, redirecting you to another page. There will most likely be a ‘Click to fix’ button, prompting you to give money, which ends up being an illegitimate company selling a product that is not protecting your computer.
“Once installed, the only way to remove Total PC Defender is to reformat your hard drive or use a legitimate antispyware program like SpyZooka to remove it,” says Haugen. “SpyZooka is a legitimate antispyware program that will detect and protect your computer from such infections.”
Contact: Carl D. Haugen III, CdO, HsD
Company: BluePenguin Software, Inc
www.BluePenguinSoftware.com
Phone: 561-459-5393
Email: press@bluepenguinsoftware.com
Win32.Shark is a backdoor Trojan horse program. This nasty program downloads other malware onto your already infected system. Win32.Shark will spread itself through spam e-mails, pornographic websites and file-sharing programs. Once it has entered, it will inject malicious files into your registry that will activate annoying pop-up advertisements. In addition to turning off your security software, this pest gives control of your computer over to its hacker. Now, nothing one your system is off limits!
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Hackers who usually write viruses will also write backdoor Trojan programs like Win32.Shang. This program is beloved by hackers because of its relative ease in infiltrating a system. Hackers will use these programs to harvest confidential data for identify theft or to use your PC to distribute additional malware. These pests will be able to execute files, run applications and even open and close your disk drive! Failure to remove this pest quickly and you could lose much more than the use of your disk drive.
For detection, look for the following fingerprints: 0a1dddf9f034c174…, 822cb1154adf89b0…, 30512ef325f9002e…, c4eacb0bacf11935…, 3a75ab0c4904bb6c…, d97c48adb95e11ff…, eb561faf7f74d01a…
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Backdoor, Win32.Shah, is named after the Persian word for king but it may be aptly named “king of nuisances.” Backdoors have recently become enormously popular within the hacker community because of their ability to surreptitiously enter a user’s PC and gather data. Like its many cousins, Win32.Shah will enter unannounced and will embed itself into the PC’s directories using random names in order to avoid detection. It will also open a port that sallows other malware to enter quite easy and accessible.
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SUMMARY: BluePenguin Software announces new spyware directory for SpyZooka. SpyZooka’s new spyware directory integrates knowledge, assessments and solutions providing superior spyware protection.
Sequim, WA – BluePenguin Software announces new spyware directory for SpyZooka. SpyZooka’s new spyware directory integrates knowledge, assessments and solutions providing superior spyware protection. “Spyware can infiltrate computers to garner personal information, track activities and rack up charges,” says Carl Haugen, president and founder of BluePenguin Software. “SpyZooka’s new spyware directory identifies types of spyware and offers a solution to rid a computer of that spyware.”
Spyware enters computers without a visual trace and can take information stored on the computer, track internet visits and even hijack dial-up systems causing them to rack up hundreds of dollars in calls to 900 numbers. Hackers can take control of computers through spyware.
SpyZooka’s spyware directory was created for ease of use. Set up alphabetically by spyware, each category then provides a list of manufacturers. Histories are given including dates the spyware were developed, if they are still active or if they are defunct. A rating on a scale of 1-100 advises of the severity of the virus.
Spyware can enter a computer through email, shared printers and computers and faulty URLs. SpyZooka’s spyware directory identifies existing problems through a free computer scan and has ready solutions on hand if a computer has been infected.
A few of the viruses discussed in the spyware directory are Adware, Backdoor, Trojan, Dialer, Keylogger, Rogue and more. The results of these viruses can be destructive and disastrous.
“SpyZooka’s spyware directory was developed in order to put control back with computer owners,” says Carl Haugen of BluePenguin. “We wanted to create something that was intuitive to use and that wasn’t filled with computer jargon. Our directory is easy to navigate and speaks in layman’s terms so anyone can understand it.”
Contact: Carl D. Haugen III, CdO, HsD
Company: BluePenguin Software, Inc
www.BluePenguinSoftware.com
Phone: 561-459-5393
Email: press@bluepenguinsoftware.com
RAT or Remote Administration Tool, Win32.ShadowPhyre, is brought to us by hacker, Dark-Mentor. This pest also falls under the category of a backdoor Trojan. Hackers will send these backdoor Trojans on a bit of a reconnaissance mission that will only make it easier for the hacker to enter when it sees fit. The hacker and the backdoor will communicate and instructions will be given. Eventually, the hacker will assume full control of your PC if not removed promptly.
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This dangerous program, Win32.Shadow, has a variety of functions depending on the needs of the attacker. It can be an e-mail flooder, which means it will clog a network or your PC by sending out massive quantities of e-mails.
You can also find it spamming from your PC. It is able to do this by gaining secret access and then will use your account to send out spam e-mails to countless unsuspecting users. It is also a backdoor so if entry is gained, it will open up a port on your PC and leave you vulnerable to other malicious attacks.
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Win32.ServU-based is known to be a backdoor Trojan program. It uses such mediums as e-mail, shareware and freeware sites, Internet Relay Chat and Peer-to-Peer programs to find its way onto your computer. If you have the misfortune of being infected with this malware, you will encounter such things as an extremely slow computer, possible disabling of security software and even a complete loss of control of your PC. Win32.ServU-based gains entry and will open a random port to communicate with its author. This pest came onto the scene in March of 2005.
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Author, Precursor, came up with the harmful and malicious program entitled Win32.SevenSphere. It will enter unannounced and will leave the following fingerprints behind: 7db6c667b9c7595a…, 96047fd93adee176…, 36072adc1489e7d7…, a7a671fe14c57064…, 7da8ce114a805d3d…, e984cb69bde4271d.
Thankfully, there are some traces but otherwise these backdoor Trojan programs are very difficult to detect. Win32.SevenSphere will hide its processes and will often give random names to files so you are not sure which ones are which.
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Unintentionally installing Win32.Servudoor is the typical mode of circulation for this backdoor pest. Win32.Servudoor is found bundled with that is downloaded via shareware or freeware sites. Once this nuisance has gained entry it will open a port (hence its name “backdoor”) and allow a third party to enter. It will also have the capability of sending and receiving e-mails, changing or deleting files, launching applications and so on. Having the run of your PC is precisely what this malware is looking for.
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