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Virus:WinNT/Cutwail.gen!A
Updated on Apr 21, 2010
Virus:Win32/Cutwail.gen!A is a generic detection for Win32/Cutwail; a multi-component family of malware that downloads and executes arbitrary files.
Virus:Win32/Cutwail.gen!A is mostly used to install additional Cutwail components, and other malware on an affected machine.
In general, the Cutwail family is used to compromise machines and direct them in various ways at the attacker's will, usually for monetary gain. This could include using the affected machine to:
- Distribute additional malware
- Send spam
- Generate 'pay per click' advertising revenue
- Harvest e-mail addresses
- Break captchas
Its components are varied, but include:
- Trojan downloaders and droppers
- Spammers
- Viruses
Cutwail also employs a rootkit and other defensive techniques to avoid detection and removal.
Alert level:
severe
HackTool:Win32/Wpakill.A
Updated on Jun 01, 2009
HackTool:Win32/Wpakill.A is the detection for a program that bypasses the Windows Product Activation step when installing Windows XP.
Alert level:
high
Tool:Win32/MessenPass.A
Updated on Dec 12, 2008
Tool:Win32/MessenPass.A was detected by definitions prior to 1.159.567.0 as it violated the guidelines by which Microsoft identified unwanted software. Based on analysis using current guidelines, the program does not have unwanted behaviors. Microsoft has released definition 1.159.567.0 which no longer detects this program.
Alert level:
moderate
Trojan:Win32/Chopper.A
Updated on Apr 17, 2015
This threat is a backdoor trojan with the following components:
- Web shell command-and-control (C2) client binary
- Text-based Web shell payload (server component)
A trojan might steal your personal information, download more malware, or give a malicious hacker access to your device.
For information about this trojan and other human-operated malware campaigns, read these blog posts:
Alert level:
severe
HackTool:Win32/Passview
Updated on May 27, 2010
HackTool:Win32/Passview is the detection of a tool named "Protected Storage PassView". The tool is used to display the passwords which may be stored in Windows Protected Storage (Pstore).
Alert level:
high