Trojan.maljava!gen3

Posted: June 11, 2012

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Threat Level:	9/10
Infected PCs:	30

First Seen:	June 11, 2012
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Trojan.maljava!gen3 is a generalized detection for JavaScript exploits that are associated with the Trojan.Maljava family. Because SpywareRemove.com malware research team has often found such exploits to be linked to attempts to install malicious software, it's recommended that you immediately scan your PC after any possible contact with Trojan.maljava!gen3 or similar Java-based attacks. If you don't have adequate anti-malware software on your PC, Trojan.maljava!gen3 alerts may not trigger, since Trojan.maljava!gen3 uses a preinstalled script package's functions to enable its attacks. Common payloads for exploits like Trojan.maljava!gen3 can include password-stealing spyware, search engine-redirecting browser hijackers and rootkits, among other possibilities.

Trojan.maljava!gen3 – a Little Member of a Big Family of Exploits

Trojan.maljava!gen3 is a heuristic or behavior-based identification of malicious JavaScript exploits, similar to Trojan.maljava!gen1, Trojan.maljava!gen2, Trojan.maljava!gen4, Trojan.maljava!gen5 or Trojan.maljava!gen6. In some cases, Trojan.maljava!gen3 alerts may be unintentional false positives, although keeping both anti-malware software and Java updated will help to keep this possibility at a minimum. Under normal circumstances, Trojan.maljava!gen3 is used to attack your PC in some fashion – with the typical aim being to install another PC threat directly onto your hard drive. Unless you're certain that a Trojan.maljava!gen3 warning is a fake positive, SpywareRemove.com security analysts recommend that you analyze your PC with anti-malware software as soon as you see any Trojan.maljava!gen3-related warnings.

Because Trojan.maljava!gen3 requires the presence of JavaScript to launch its attacks, SpywareRemove.com malware experts also mention that taking Java-related precautions can help to make your PC relatively bulletproof to Trojan.maljava!gen3 attacks. Disabling Java completely (or not having Java installed at all) will likewise disable Trojan.maljava!gen3, although this may cause some unwanted behavior in various Java-based sites or applications. If you intend to keep JavaScript enabled, it's recommended that you also keep it updated, since outdated versions of Java are often targeted by patched vulnerabilities like the ones that Trojan.maljava!gen3 uses.

How to Know If You're in Danger of Trojan.maljava!gen3 Attacks

Java-based attacks like Trojan.maljava!gen3 are often hosted on malicious websites, and any PC that regularly uses web browsers should be considered in danger of potential Trojan.maljava!gen3 attacks. SpywareRemove.com malware experts have indicated that Trojan.maljava!gen3 is designed for most versions of Windows, including XP, Vista, Server 2003, 2K and NT. Although Trojan.maljava!gen3 may be unable to function in some other OSes, such as Macs or Windows 7, similar Java exploits have been known to target these platforms.

Some PC security companies only developed a definition for Trojan.maljava!gen3 in April of 2012. If your anti-malware software uses a database that's older than the above date, it may be unable to detect Trojan.maljava!gen3 even if you scan your computer. Updating to the latest available database is always encouraged by SpywareRemove.com malware researchers as a means of defense against Trojan.maljava!gen3 and similar PC threats.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

file.exe

File name: file.exe
Size: 6.15 KB (6157 bytes)
MD5: b2f71e419c717d52ab61cb805d67ea39
Detection count: 71
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: June 19, 2012

jar_cache4534122833018678637.tmp

File name: jar_cache4534122833018678637.tmp
Size: 5.71 KB (5718 bytes)
MD5: 054cf5faa11670d0e6a2c661b1911af4
Detection count: 67
File type: Temporary File
Mime Type: unknown/tmp
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: June 19, 2012

jar_cache65075.tmp

File name: jar_cache65075.tmp
Size: 5.07 KB (5072 bytes)
MD5: 37cce5ea3e12e014b75e49786320e5a7
Detection count: 65
File type: Temporary File
Mime Type: unknown/tmp
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: June 19, 2012

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