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SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX

Posted: September 1, 2015

Threat Metric

Ranking: 10,024
Threat Level: 9/10
Infected PCs: 1,497
First Seen: September 1, 2015
Last Seen: September 27, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

You should be careful not to allow the dangerous Trojan SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX to reach your system. It has an extensive negative influence over the infected systems, and the adverse consequences may even include monetary losses. As its name suggests, SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX most often enters bundled with other programs. While most people have no clues whatsoever that they are about to install more than they have planned, SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX silently enters and roots deep into the Operating System (OS). The vicious Trojan may also insert its malicious codes into some seemingly innocent email attachments – including .pdf files and Office documents. When it settles in, SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX will create some new files in your system. If you have some knowledge about computers, you may locate %TEMP%\is-u2id6.tmp\_isetup\_shfoldr.dll and %TEMP%\is-u2id6.tmp\idp.dll. Besides the Dynamic-link library files (.dll), the malware also creates registry subkeys to make sure it will be running whenever your PC is on. This tactic also makes it hard to eradicate the cyber threat. To trouble the removal process even more, SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX injects its codes into various running processes. When the preparatory phase is over, the Trojan connects your PC to Command and Control (C&C) servers manager by the hackers. With their help, these people may steal essential personal information from your hard drives. Since the traffic goes both ways, they may also download additional types of malware. Once SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX is in control of your system, your online actions may also be recorded, and the culprits may obtain your passwords. Upon any suspicions that you may be infected, you should scan your PC to delete SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX.

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