Trojan Horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY

Posted: November 22, 2012

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Threat Level:	8/10
Infected PCs:	74

First Seen:	November 25, 2012
Last Seen:	August 22, 2024
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY is a Java-based trojan dropper that installs a backdoor trojan (which also includes spyware capabilities) in various environments. Because Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY's payload includes features for compromising Virtual Machines and Windows Mobile environments specifically, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers especially recommend using anti-malware software to detect infections related to Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY if you use an OS that matches this description. Trojans that are installed by Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY don't display visible symptoms and, like all sophisticated PC threats, should be removed by appropriate software or a PC security professional.

Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY: the Danger to Your Virtual Machine That's More Than Just Virtual

Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY is distributed via browser exploits and spam links that redirect victims to malicious websites. After it's launched, Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY installs a trojan that includes several launch routines that are specific to certain environments.

SpywareRemove.com malware analysts took especial note of Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY's payload's ability to locate a Virtual Machine's configuration file and VMDK file, the latter of which is infected. Other than the unusual target involved, this behavior is typical for trojans and allows Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY's payload to launch itself automatically whenever Windows starts.

Similar tactics also are applied to Windows mobile phone environments.

SpywareRemove.com malware researchers warn that you should avoid using removable drive devices if you suspect your PC or phone is infected with a Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY-related trojan. Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY's payload has been known to use worm-derived functions for copying itself to removable drives and exploiting Autorun vulnerabilities to install itself on other machines that share such devices.

A Clear Outline of the Pain That Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY Drops Onto Your PC

Although trojans installed by Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY attacks are noteworthy for their unusual installation traits, their basic attack functions are similar to those of any backdoor trojan or spyware-based malware. SpywareRemove.com malware experts have listed some of the most significant dangers that may be experienced after a successful Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY attack:

Visual data can be captured through screen captures, as well as monitoring of webcams and related devices.
Text information, including passwords and user logins, may be stolen through keylogging attacks.
Copy-pasted information may be stolen through monitored usage of the Clipboard.
Instant messenger applications and your web browser are in particular danger of being monitored for personal information worth pilfering.
Lastly, like any trojan with backdoor capabilities, Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY's payload alters your network security settings to allow it to contact a C&C server, where stolen information may be uploaded, or other attacks may originate (such as the download and installation of other malware).

Due to the advanced nature of these PC threats, Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY and its payload (currently detected by heuristic aliases) should be removed by powerful anti-malware software whenever necessary.

Trojan Horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY

Threat Metric

Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY: the Danger to Your Virtual Machine That's More Than Just Virtual

A Clear Outline of the Pain That Trojan horse Dropper.Generic6.AOLY Drops Onto Your PC

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