Troj/BredoZp-KQ

Posted: June 27, 2012

Threat Metric

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Volume Count: Similar to the detection count, the Volume Count is specifically based on the number of confirmed and suspected threats infecting systems on a daily basis. High volume counts usually represent a popular threat but may or may not have infected a large number of systems. High detection count threats could lay dormant and have a low volume count. Criteria for Volume Count is relative to a daily detection count.

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Threat Level:	9/10
Infected PCs:	7

First Seen:	June 27, 2012
Last Seen:	May 5, 2022
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Troj/BredoZp-KQ is a detection label for an archived version of the Trojan Troj/Bredo-ZT. Since Troj/Bredo-ZT is often distributed by e-mail in .zip format, Troj/BredoZp-KQ can be considered its most likely and default detection – under the assumption that you scan your e-mail files before opening them. Troj/BredoZp-KQ spam uses a wire transfer hoax that claims that a cash transferal process has been canceled and includes Troj/BredoZp-KQ as a file attachment that supposedly includes additional details. Since Troj/BredoZp-KQ's associated Trojan has displayed malicious characteristics, including traits that are associated with backdoor attacks, SpywareRemove.com malware experts recommend promptly deleting Troj/BredoZp-KQ e-mail messages as soon as they arrive in your inbox. Removing Troj/Bredo-ZT or other Troj/BredoZp-KQ-related PC threats from your computer should preferably entail the usage of good anti-malware programs, since Troj/Bredo-ZT uses misleading file names and may conceal its components in Windows-critical locations.

Keeping an Eye On That Forwarded Troj/BredoZp-KQ Trojan

Troj/BredoZp-KQ is, like many members of the Bredo family of Trojans (such as Troj/Bredo-VV, Troj/Bredo-RK, Troj/Bredo-QI and Mal/BredoZp-B) primarily an e-mail-based PC threat. Troj/BredoZp-KQ's arrival into your virtual mailbox is heralded by a subject line about a wire transfer notice and may include fake FWD tags or fake reference codes. The body of these messages inform potential victims that a recent cash transfer has failed, with other details provided in the accompanying file attachment. This attachment, rather than being the .doc or other form of safe text file that it claims to be, is Troj/BredoZp-KQ, a .zip-compressed version of Troj/Bredo-ZT. Although Troj/BredoZp-KQ is extremely recent-identified, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers note that most reputable anti-malware programs should be able to detect Troj/BredoZp-KQ if you routinely scan e-mail file attachments before opening them.

Opening Troj/BredoZp-KQ will result in your PC being infected by Troj/Bredo-ZT, assuming you're using a Windows-based machine. Non-Windows operating systems are incompatible with Troj/BredoZp-KQ's payload, although they can still be attacked by other PC threats using similar methods. Naturally, making a habit of deleting e-mail spam like Troj/BredoZp-KQ's fake wire transfer messages is encouraged as the first, if not sole, line of defense against attacks by Troj/BredoZp-KQ and similar Trojans.

Uncovering the Reality Behind a Troj/BredoZp-KQ Package

The unpleasant truth of Troj/BredoZp-KQ is that its payload actually uses attacks that are standard for many types of PC threats, including backdoor Trojans. The Windows Registry will be altered, Internet settings will be changed without your consent and Troj/BredoZp-KQ's Troj/Bredo-ZT Trojan may even contact remove servers for a variety of purposes. Given these facts, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers rank the following issues as probable for any Troj/BredoZp-KQ-related infection:

Potential loss of confidential information, which can be monitored, stolen and transferred to criminal-accessible servers.
The installation of other PC threats, such as browser-redirecting Trojans, rootkits that infect baseline system files or spyware programs that steal bank account logins.
The creation of a backdoor vulnerability that allows criminals to control your PC.

Removal of PC threats associated with Troj/BredoZp-KQ should always use a trustworthy anti-malware program in cases where a PC security expert isn't available, since Troj/Bredo-ZT Trojans have been known to mimic the names of normal Windows files and will alter normal Windows components automatically.

Troj/BredoZp-KQ

Threat Metric

Keeping an Eye On That Forwarded Troj/BredoZp-KQ Trojan

Uncovering the Reality Behind a Troj/BredoZp-KQ Package

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