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TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo

Posted: September 16, 2015

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 9/10
Infected PCs: 5
First Seen: September 16, 2015
Last Seen: February 12, 2019
OS(es) Affected: Windows

If TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo gets access to your PC, you will be in great trouble. This cyber threat belongs to the Trojan family, which consists of some of the most dangerous types of malware. What is common of these parasites is that they don't cause a single problem to the infected machines. Instead, when the Trojans compromise a PC, the negative consequences may be comprehensive. TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo is no exception to this rule. The operators of this cyber threat may use it to steal personal information of the unsuspecting victim. The target may be files located on the hard drives or online passwords. As you can imagine, if they get access to your bank or financial accounts, you may experience huge financial losses. Also, the people in control of this malware may infect you with supplementary harmful programs of their choice. The presence of TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo and all of its processes happen in the background, so you may have no idea whatsoever that your system is compromised. The whole activity of this Trojan is possible because it connects your PC to the remote Command and Control (C&C) servers of the hackers. One of the hosts that TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo uses for the communication with its operators is betaleaf.net. The parasite forces your web clients to reach it through port 80. This connection also happens in the background, which means you will not see the page opened in a new tab. This malware relies on the standard distribution methods for dangerous applications. It may enter if you open email attachments from unknown senders or download fake software updates. To prevent the installation of TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Gedo or delete it after it has compromised your system, you need to have a powerful anti-malware program.

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