Trojan:Win32/Alureon.FE
Trojan:Win32/Alureon.FE is a trojan that installs other variants of Win32/Alureon, a family of data-stealing trojans. These trojans allow an attacker to intercept incoming and outgoing Internet traffic in order to gather confidential information such as user names, passwords, and credit card data. It may also allow an attacker to transmit malicious data to the infected computer. The trojan may modify DNS settings on the host computer to enable the attacker to perform these tasks. As a result, it may be necessary to reconfigure DNS settings after disinfection. Trojan:Win32/Alureon.FE also modifies the MBR to execute installed Alureon components.
DOS/Alureon
Win64/Alureon
Microsoft security software detects this threat.
This family of data-stealing trojans can give a malicious hacker access to collect confidential information stored in your PC, such as your user names, passwords, and credit card data.
They can also send malicious data to your PC and corrupt some driver files, making them unusable.
Win32/Alureon
Windows Defender detects this threat.
This family of data-stealing trojans can give a malicious hacker access to collect confidential information stored in your PC, such as your user names, passwords, and credit card data.
They can also send malicious data to your PC and corrupt some driver files, making them unusable.
WinNT/Alureon
Trojan:Win32/Alureon.GN
Trojan:Win32/Alureon.GM
Trojan:Win32/Alureon.DN
Trojan:Win32/Alureon.DA
Virus:Win32/Alureon.F
Virus:Win32/Alureon.C
- modifying affected user's search results (search hijacking)
- redirecting affected user's browsing to sites of the attacker's choice (browser hijacking)
- changing DNS settings in order to redirect users to sites of the attacker's choice without the affected user's knowledge
- downloading and executing arbitrary files, including additional components and other malware
- serving illegitimate advertising
- installing Rogue security software
- banner clicking
Trojan:Win32/Alureon.DX
Trojan:WinNT/Alureon.H
Trojan:Win32/Alureon.FJ
Trojan:Win32/Alureon.FJ is a trojan that drops a malicious driver, detected as Trojan:WinNT/Alureon.Z, in the affected computer.
Trojan:DOS/Alureon.M
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
The threat is a member of the Alureon family of data-stealing trojans. These trojans allow a malicious hacker to get confidential information such as your user names, passwords, and credit card data.
For more information on the Alureon family, see the Alureon family description and the DOS/Alureon description.
Trojan:DOS/Alureon.J
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
The threat is a member of the Alureon family of data-stealing trojans. These trojans allow a malicious hacker to get confidential information such as your user names, passwords, and credit card data.
For more information on the Alureon family, see the Alureon family description and the DOS/Alureon description.
Trojan:Win32/Alureon.gen!AD
Trojan:Win32/Alureon.gen!AD is the generic detection for variants of the Win32/Alureon family. This malware can execute in 64-bit versions of Windows and uses exploits to install other Alureon components. It communicates with a remote server to report its installation and to download updates of the malware. This variant uses advanced stealth techniques such as modifying the Master Boot Record (MBR) to hinder detection and removal of its various components.
Virus:Win32/Alureon.A
Microsoft security software detects this threat.
This threat can send malicious data to your PC and corrupt some driver files, making them unusable..
See the Win32/Alureon family description for more information.
Virus:Win64/Alureon.gen!B
Microsoft security software detects this threat.
This virus is a part of the Win64/Alureon family of data-stealing malware. They can give a malicious hacker access to your personal information, such as your user names, passwords, and credit card data.
Trojan:DOS/Alureon.AB
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
Trojan:DOS/Alureon.AB is a part of Win32/Alureon - a family of data-stealing malware. Alureon steals confidential information from your computer, such as user names, passwords, and credit card data. Win32/Alureon may also allow an attacker to transmit malicious data to your computer.
This particular variant infects the Master Boot Record (MBR).