Details of Folder.exe
Folder.exe is a mischievous program that may block system functions in Windows XP and Vista and install other malware threats onto the infected computer. After injection Folder malware will use exploit to disable security and drop mischievous Folder.exe files into Windows system.
Folder.exe is normally installed on the system through porn related adult web sites, unsolicited e-mail attachments or via dubious file sharing and shareware downloads.
Alliases / Related Threats: W32/Lurka-A, Worm:Win32/VB, WORM_VB.TV, scvhsot.exe, calc.exe, W32/VB-EAS, PE_VIRUT.YD, PE_VIRUT.AT, BackDoor.k, Worm.Win32.VB.pk, Win32.Sality.L, windows.exe, W32/Generic.d, newfolder.exe, AUTOEXEC.exe, Win32.Virut.Gen.4, TrojanSpy:Win32/Vwealer.NS, Worm.Win32.VB.ck, winnt.exe
Potential symptoms of Malware:
- Strange running Folder.exe system processes in Windows task list, abnormal Windows beep bugs
- Folder.exe is severely hard to uninstall manually, re-install itself at system starup
- Screen saver settings and Windows desktop wallpaper change by themselves
- Browser and pc slowdowns, slow Internet, start up and shutdown
- Legal registry keys, dlls and system files missing, causing "Blue Screen Of Death" error
- Hijacked browser startpage and search results
Folder.exe behaviors:
- Injects itself into Windows system via system security loopholes and downloads additional threats
- Bypasses firewalls and antivirus programs by hide itself as original system software and sends confidential information to remote hackers
- Logs registry values and windows activities, collects surfing history to install matching popup ads
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Threat Specification
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