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Trojan.Newarxy

Posted: May 13, 2014

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 9/10
Infected PCs: 26
First Seen: May 13, 2014
OS(es) Affected: Windows


Trojan.Newarxy is a Trojan that enables a remote attacker to use a contaminated computer system as a proxy server. Trojan.Newarxy can propagate on the Internet through other malware threats. Trojan.Newarxy can also be distributed via file-sharing networks, also known as peer-to-peer connection. Trojan.Newarxy includes the backdoor functionality that enables a remote attacker to steal sensitive details such as a user name and passwords that are stored on the attacked PC from the victim. If Trojan.Newarxy is loaded on the infected computer, it creates potentially malicious system files. In order to call on this file on Windows start-up, Trojan.Newarxy adds and entry on the Windows Registry that loads an instant process. Both files and registry data may be changed due to the remote attacker's preferences. They may also be set on the hidden location inside the targeted computer.

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