Magic Malware

Posted: April 18, 2013

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Ranking:	2,258
Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	46,805

First Seen:	April 18, 2013
Last Seen:	October 17, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

The Magic malware is a spyware program that's distributed in targeted attacks at business-oriented PCS, with an emphasis on infiltrating business systems in the United Kingdom. What makes Magic malware worthy of its name is the remarkable feat of its having evaded detection for roughly a year while still infecting countless PCs in the UK and other nations. With the ability to alter your browser's web page displays, steal confidential data and set up backdoor vulnerabilities, Magic malware is a high-level PC threat, and SpywareRemove.com malware research team recommends using suitably powerful anti-malware software to delete Magic malware or detect its attempted installation through common infection vectors.

The Sinister Sorcery Behind the Magic Malware

Magic malware is a rich, multifaceted Trojan that includes characteristics of both spyware and backdoor Trojans. Although Magic malware's infection methods have yet to be examined, SpywareRemove.com malware experts caution that most industrial-targeting PC threats utilize some means of distributing themselves through spam e-mail messages, local networks and removable hard drive-based devices. Based on current information, SpywareRemove.com malware research team notes that businesses in the United Kingdom are particularly at risk for Magic malware infections, and already make up nearly eighty percent of Magic malware's estimated total for compromised PCs thus far.

SpywareRemove.com malware researchers consider Magic malware's method of backdoor server communication to be the feature that's most worthy of being highlighted. Unlike most backdoor Trojans, which allow criminals to control your PC through a standard HTTP protocol-based connection, Magic malware uses a custom protocol with a so-called 'magic code' at the start of each instance of communication. This unusual feature is what allowed Magic malware to avoid being identified for so long even while infecting thousands of computers operating in the education, financial and telecommunications sectors.

Eying the Other Cards that Magic Malware has Up Its Sleeve

Besides granting criminals the ability to control your computer through its innovative backdoor connection, Magic malware also can be used to commit attacks like the following:

Installing other types of malware that may include diverse and specialized functions distinct from Magic malware 's own attacks.
Stealing sensitive information, potentially including passwords and other encrypted data.
Injecting additional HTML content into your browser, which allows Magic malware to insert malicious content for multiple purposes. For example, SpywareRemove.com malware experts have noted that banking Trojans often abuse this attack for the purpose of phishing for additional personal information, with their attacks disguised as new bank security procedures.

Given its obviously difficult to detect nature, Magic malware should be identified by dedicated anti-malware products whenever this is possible. Deleting Magic malware without the assistance of such software is unlikely – particularly in light of the other PC threats that Magic malware also may install.

Figure 1 - Magic Malware infection percentages by top regions. Source: itproportal.com
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Additional Information

The following URL's were detected:

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