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Backdoor:Win32/Jadow.A

First posted on 16 December 2015.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Backdoor:Win32/Jadow.A.

Explanation :

Threat behavior

Installation


It modifies the registry so that it runs each time you start your PC. For example:

In subkey: HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Sets value: "key"
With data: "%ProgramData%\kav.exe"


Payload


Allows backdoor access and control

This threat can give a malicious hacker access and control of your PC. They can then perform a number of different actions, such as:

• Deleting files
• Downloading and running files
• Logging your keystrokes or stealing your sensitive data
• Modifying your system settings
• Running or stopping applications
• Spreading malware to other PCs
• Uploading files

This malware description was published using automated analysis of file SHA1 068fa495aa6f5d6b4e0f45c90042a81eecdaec2c.

Symptoms

The following can indicate that you have this threat on your PC:

• You see registry modifications such as:
  
  • In subkey: HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Sets value: "key"
    With data: "%ProgramData%\kav.exe"
    
    

Last update 16 December 2015

 

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