Zcodec - New threat for Net users

Panda Software has announced the recognition of a new malicious piece of software called Zcodec, 'disguised' as an application that can install standard video code for various multimedia formats.

Zcodec is an adware protected by a rootkit program. When operating on an infected computer, Zcodec creates an EXE file in the folder C: Program FilesHQ CODEC . This file will be deleted every time it runs and another EXE file, bearing a random name that will appear in the Windows system directory. This new file is 'injected' into the Internet Explorer processing section, so that it can be activated whenever users use the browser.

Zcodec - New threat for Net users Picture 1 The infected computer will have DNS settings changed. Therefore, when performing a search through search engines, users will be redirected to other websites instead of web pages that display search results to make users click on advertising links or submit them. Service for plotting to steal personal information. They also track users when accessing sites with 'sex' content.

In addition, this adware also executes two random tasks. It will download and install the trojan called Ruins.MB , this Trojan uses rootkit techniques to hide itself. Or will repeatedly ask users to install an online gambling application.

Operating on most versions of the operating system Windows 95/98 / ME / NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 , Zcodec is rated as a new combination in operating structure, including trojans, rootkits and Even entice computer settings. Moreover, they infiltrated the computer in a "smooth", without any doubt, causing misery to fail.

PandaLabs recommends that users should use well-rated anti-virus programs from users, scan each file one by one and get regular updates of data or use the online scanner here.

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Lesley Montoya

Update 26 May 2019

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