Zlob.MediaCodec
Posted: June 6, 2006
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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% Impact (Last 7 Days): This demonstrates a 7-day period change in the frequency of a malware threat infecting PCs. The percentage impact correlates directly to the current Trend Path to determine a rise or decline in the percentage.
Threat Level: | 9/10 |
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Infected PCs: | 44 |
First Seen: | July 24, 2009 |
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Last Seen: | December 26, 2021 |
OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Zlob.MediaCodec is a variant of the Zlob.Trojan malware. Zlob.MediaCodec is malicious and extremely dangerous. Zlob.MediaCodec installs itself secretly through deceptive mechanisms, such as browser security exploits, and opens up a backdoor security hole, allowing remote attackers to control your computer, execute programs, download additional malware, and steal personal data and credit card information. Zlob.MediaCodec may also install rogue anti-spyware programs and deliver excessive numbers of pop-up advertisements.
Technical Details
File System Modifications
Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.
The following files were created in the system:pmuninst.exe
File name: pmuninst.exeSize: 10.24 KB (10240 bytes)
MD5: 6bccfbe3350a3613f51a35f36f8d2dfa
Detection count: 83
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009
gqagksr.dll
File name: gqagksr.dllSize: 147.45 KB (147456 bytes)
MD5: 20f8a857545645139d41afa1cf5c36a4
Detection count: 8
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009
Registry Modifications
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\[APPLICATION]\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall..{Uninstaller}Media-Codec
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