TROJ_DLOADR.BGV

Posted: June 28, 2012

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Threat Level:	9/10
Infected PCs:	28

First Seen:	June 28, 2012
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

TROJ_DLOADR.BGV is a Trojan downloader that installs spyware from the Zbot or Zeus family. Although these PC threats are high-level threats that are notorious for their attacks against bank accounts, TROJ_DLOADR.BGV hasn't been found to show obvious symptoms for its attacks, and you should preferably use anti-malware software whenever you have a need to detect or remove TROJ_DLOADR.BGV from your computer. Recent TROJ_DLOADR.BGV-based attacks have been found to be based on a copycat site for the UEFA (or Union of European Football Associations). Paying attention to web addresses for potential copycat sites, as well as using strong browser security, are both recommended by SpywareRemove.com malware experts as defenses against TROJ_DLOADR.BGV, which may be installed without your consent.

TROJ_DLOADR.BGV: From Soccer to Socking It to Your Computer

TROJ_DLOADR.BGV may be distributed by other methods, but at the time of this writing, its preferred infection route is via a fake soccer/football website. This site, [censored]uro2012.com, imitates the UEFA's official website format, but the content is based on malicious advertisements and fake surveys. Coincidentally, this same site also distributes Security Shield, a member of the WinWebSec family of scamware, as well as TROJ_DLOADR.BGV, which has no purpose except to install a third PC threat, the Zeus Trojan-based spyware TSPY_ZBOT.JMO. TROJ_DLOADR.BGV connects to multiple web addresses to download this payload, and if you've visited a site that resembles the one described above, you should consider your PC infected until appropriate software can verify otherwise.

As is the case with most Trojan downloaders, you shouldn't expect TROJ_DLOADR.BGV to show symptoms of its downloads. SpywareRemove.com malware analysts recommend that any disinfection method for TROJ_DLOADR.BGV's TSPY_ZBOT.JMO also be thorough enough to remove TROJ_DLOADR.BGV, or TROJ_DLOADR.BGV may simply re-download and re-install this PC threat. TSPY_ZBOT.JMO and, correspondingly, TROJ_DLOADR.BGV should be considered high-level threats to your computer's safety and privacy at all times.

Cutting Off the Heist That TROJ_DLOADR.BGV Would Like to Help Pull

While TROJ_DLOADR.BGV has the potential to install other PC threats in addition to TSPY_ZBOT.JMO, TSPY_ZBOT.JMO should be considered the primary danger from a TROJ_DLOADR.BGV infection until further notice. SpywareRemove.com malware research team recommends taking appropriate protective actions against the following attacks after any possible infection by TROJ_DLOADR.BGV:

Stolen bank account information, such as login names and passwords.
Reduced web-browsing security settings.
Disabled firewall programs, particularly with respect to popular brands like Zone Alarm or the Windows Firewall utility.
Backdoor exploits that can allow criminals to access and control your PC.

Since TROJ_DLOADR.BGV and TSPY_ZBOT.JMO may remain in your PC's memory without symptoms of their presence, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend that you attempt to boot in Safe Mode or boot from a removable media source to disable them. This will allow you to launch appropriate anti-malware programs that can disinfect TROJ_DLOADR.BGV and TSPY_ZBOT.JMO.

TROJ_DLOADR.BGV

Threat Metric

TROJ_DLOADR.BGV: From Soccer to Socking It to Your Computer

Cutting Off the Heist That TROJ_DLOADR.BGV Would Like to Help Pull

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