Moonpie.10b
Aliases of Moonpie.10b (AKA):
| [Kaspersky] | Backdoor.MoonPie.10, Backdoor.MoonPie.10.b |
| [McAfee] | BackDoor-KO |
| [F-Prot] | security risk or a "backdoor" program |
| [Panda] | Bck/MoonPie.10, Bck/Moonpie.10b |
| [CA] | Backdoor/Moonpie!Server, Backdoor/WinSys, Win32.MoonPie.010, Win32.MoonPie.10 |
How to Remove Moonpie.10b from Your Computer^
You can effectively remove Moonpie.10b from your computer with Exterminate It!.
After installing the program, run a scan to display a list of the files associated with Moonpie.10b in the Scan Result screen and remove these files. For information about running scans and removing malware files, see the Exterminate It! Help.
Moonpie.10b Categorized as:^
Backdoor
Of all trojans, backdoor trojans pose the greatest danger to users’ PCs because they give their authors remote control over infected computers. They are downloaded, installed, and run silently, without the user’s consent or knowledge. Upon installation, backdoor trojans can be instructed to send, receive, execute and delete files, gather and transfer confidential data from the computer, log all activity on the computer, and perform other harmful activities.
Be Aware of the Following Backdoor Threats:
Delf.hp.Server, Hort, SUPD, Cyn.02a, End.of.
RAT
Remote Access Tool. A program that enables a hacker to remotely access and control other people’s computers. A RAT can serve a variety of malicious purposes, including hijacking and transferring private information, downloading files, running programs, and tampering with system settings.
Be Aware of the Following RAT Threats:
How Did My PC Get Infected with Moonpie.10b?^
The following are the most likely reasons why your computer got infected with Moonpie.10b:
- Your operating system and Web browser's security settings are too lax.
- You are not following safe Internet surfing and PC practices.
Downloading and Installing Freeware or Shareware
Small-charge or free software applications may come bundled with spyware, adware, or programs like Moonpie.10b. Sometimes adware is attached to free software to enable the developers to cover the overhead involved in created the software. Spyware frequently piggybacks on free software into your computer to damage it and steal valuable private information.
Using Peer-to-Peer Software
The use of peer-to-peer (P2P) programs or other applications using a shared network exposes your system to the risk of unwittingly downloading infected files, including malicious programs like Moonpie.10b.
Visiting Questionable Web Sites
When you visit sites with dubious or objectionable content, trojans-including Moonpie.10b, spyware and adware, may well be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer.
Detecting Moonpie.10b^
The following symptoms signal that your computer is very likely to be infected with Moonpie.10b:
PC is working very slowly
Moonpie.10b can seriously slow down your computer. If your PC takes a lot longer than normal to restart or your Internet connection is extremely slow, your computer may well be infected with Moonpie.10b.
New desktop shortcuts have appeared or the home page has changed
Moonpie.10b can tamper with your Internet settings or redirect your default home page to unwanted web sites. Moonpie.10b may even add new shortcuts to your PC desktop.
Annoying popups keep appearing on your PC
Moonpie.10b may swamp your computer with pestering popup ads, even when you're not connected to the Internet, while secretly tracking your browsing habits and gathering your personal information.
E-mails that you didn't write are being sent from your mailbox
Moonpie.10b may gain complete control of your mailbox to generate and send e-mail with virus attachments, e-mail hoaxes, spam and other types of unsolicited e-mail to other people.
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