TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR

Posted: May 14, 2012

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Ranking:	9,592
Threat Level:	8/10
Infected PCs:	293

First Seen:	May 14, 2012
Last Seen:	October 16, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR is a spam-delivered Trojan that uses an intermediary Trojan to install a backdoor Trojan on the targeted computer, similar to attacks by TROJ_ARTIEF.DOC and TROJ_MDROP.GDL. While TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR's distribution levels are low and TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR is only capable of attacking Windows 2K, Server 2003 and XP computers, the potential damage of TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR's payload shouldn't be underestimated. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have found that the backdoor Trojan that's installed as a result of TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR's attacks, BKDR_INJECT.KFR, is equipped with typical attacks that can be used for extreme violations of any PC's security, including uploading data without any consent, downloading and installing malicious programs or taking commands to alter your system settings. Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 and Windows XP computers are all vulnerable to TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR's attacks and should be protected with appropriate anti-malware software in cases of suspected TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR-related infection.

TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR – a Form of Political Commentary That You'll Want to Avoid

TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR is distributed by spam e-mail messages with content that appears to target pro-Tibet activities. E-mail messages that distribute TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR have also been noted to 'spoof' their sender name, which allows them to appear to be sent by a reputable organization or individual – when their real sender is, in fact, likely to be a spambot. However, since TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR is sent as a file attachment, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers note that the safest way to avoid a TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR attack is to avoid any contact with file attachments from unusual e-mail messages and to scan file attachments via anti-malware software before opening them. While TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR isn't directly destructive to your PC, once TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR is launched, TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR will attempt to install other PC threats that can result in a variety of severe attacks that occur without obvious symptoms.

TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR exploits vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat products to drop its payload. As such, you can shut down TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR's prospective attacks by keeping these programs off of your computer – although this can be considered impractical due to their widespread usage. After launching, TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR installs JS_DROPPR.KFR, a JavaScript-based Trojan dropper that, in its own turn, installs the backdoor Trojan BKDR_INJECT.KFR.

The Aftereffects of a Lambasting by TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR

By itself, TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR is limited to installing other PC threats, and its interactions with your computer end there. However, the backdoor Trojan that's ultimately installed as a result of TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR's influences can be a source of an immense range of attacks against your PC, all of which SpywareRemove.com malware experts label as high-level threats to your system's security, privacy and overall safety:

TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR's payload can be used to steal personal information, including account passwords.
BKDR_INJECT.KFR can be used to install different PC threats, such as spyware, browser hijackers or rogue security programs.
BKDR_INJECT.KFR can be used to control which programs and processes can run on your PC – a function that's often abused to block the infected computer from using security-related programs.

Since a TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR infection also includes the presence of BKDR_INJECT.KFR and JS_DROPPR.KFR, the former of which also uses code injection attacks, SpywareRemove.com malware analysts strongly encourage you to use sophisticated anti-malware scanners to detect and delete both TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR and related PC threats.

TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR

Threat Metric

TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR – a Form of Political Commentary That You'll Want to Avoid

The Aftereffects of a Lambasting by TROJ_PIDIEF.KFR

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