Troj/Dloadr-DKK

Posted: November 30, 2011

Threat Metric

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Threat Level:	9/10
Infected PCs:	7

First Seen:	November 30, 2011
Last Seen:	May 22, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Troj/Dloadr-DKK is a Trojan dropper that's distributed by social networks, particularly-including Facebook, as an installation mechanism for other forms of malicious software. Despite its functionality, Troj/Dloadr-DKK currently doesn't do anything more than redirect a web browser window to a brief message from its hackers, but this payload may change as the server that Troj/Dloadr-DKK contacts is, in turn, altered to present a threat to infected computers. Troj/Dloadr-DKK disguises itself both as links from hijacked social network accounts and, once downloaded, as a fake .jpg file. If you've recently downloaded a file that you suspect could be Troj/Dloadr-DKK, SpywareRemove.com malware experts recommend that you scan your PC and remove any possible Troj/Dloadr-DKK infection before significant harm to your PC can be caused.

Troj/Dloadr-DKK – Two Girls and One Trojan for Your Displeasure

Troj/Dloadr-DKK avoids drawing suspicion by pretending to be a fake .jpg file of two blonde women by using an inaccurate extension and icon. However, once launched, Troj/Dloadr-DKK will attempt to access a malicious and Israel-hosted website and install other forms of PC threats from its server. As long as Troj/Dloadr-DKK isn't launched, Troj/Dloadr-DKK shouldn't be able to threaten your PC. If you do download Troj/Dloadr-DKK by accident, removing Troj/Dloadr-DKK should still incorporate the usage of proper anti-malware products. The server that Troj/Dloadr-DKK accesses as of late November 2011 only displays a message as noted below, although SpywareRemove.com malware experts forewarn that this may change at a later date:

Hacked By ExpLodeMaSTer & By Ufuq

If you've launched Troj/Dloadr-DKK, even if Troj/Dloadr-DKK doesn't appear to have installed additional types of PC threats, you should consider your PC infected and be ready with appropriate safety procedures and system scans to remove Troj/Dloadr-DKK from your PC.

Keeping Troj/Dloadr-DKK Away from Your Social Networking Circle

SpywareRemove.com malware researchers note that Troj/Dloadr-DKK's main distribution technique is based, like so many other types of Trojans, on Facebook. Protecting yourself and your friends from Troj/Dloadr-DKK's Facebook attacks should include the following steps:

Using strong Facebook account passwords that can't be hacked with ease. Weak passwords can allow hackers to hijack normally-harmless accounts and use them to distribute Troj/Dloadr-DKK.
Avoiding unusual Facebook links even if they're sent by friends, especially if these links match Troj/Dloadr-DKK's description. Hijacked accounts may post links of Troj/Dloadr-DKK and disguise these links as messages from acquaintances.
Double-checking file types for unusual files before you click on them. Troj/Dloadr-DKK may be disguised in the form of a .jpg, but its actual file type can be observed by right-clicking the file and selecting 'Properties.'

If you suspect that your Facebook account has been hijacked by Troj/Dloadr-DKK, you should take steps to re-secure the account in question by changing its password and all other security-related information. Deleting Troj/Dloadr-DKK itself should be of minimal difficulty as long as you have robust anti-malware software at the ready.

Troj/Dloadr-DKK

Threat Metric

Troj/Dloadr-DKK – Two Girls and One Trojan for Your Displeasure

Hacked By ExpLodeMaSTer & By Ufuq

Keeping Troj/Dloadr-DKK Away from Your Social Networking Circle

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