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KillAV.HF
Threat Level III
Damage IV
Distribution I
Common name: KillAV.HF
Technical name: Trj/KillAV.HF
Threat level: Medium
Alias: Trojan-Spy.Win32.Agent.aqm,
Type: Trojan
Effects: It allows to get into the affected computer. It terminates processes belonging to security tools, leaving the computer vulnerable to other malware attacks. It does not spread automatically using its own means.
Affected platforms: Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on: Dec. 11, 2007
Detection updated on: Dec. 11, 2007
In circulation? No
Proactive protection: Yes, using Antivirus Softwares
Brief Description
KillAV.HF is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions.
It reduces the security level of the computer: it terminates processes belonging to security tools, such as antivirus programs and firewalls, leaving the computer defenseless against attacks from other malware.
KillAV.HF does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.
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