Exploit.Win32.ChecksumController.aac
MD5: 39C1EE9450A96B261391B401E54D4484
SHA1: D1221712B69536A960843339D6C4F2A80CFB38E0
Behavior: Computer security exploit
An exploit is a piece of software, a chunk of data, or a sequence of commands that takes advantage of a bug, glitch or vulnerability in order to cause unintended or unanticipated behavior of computer software or hardware. This frequently includes gaining control of a computer system, privilege escalation or a denial of service attack.
Platform: Win32
This malware is in the Portable Executable (PE) format — a file format for executables, object code, DLLs, FON font files, and others used in 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.
Systems affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (x86/x64), Windows 8 (x86/x64), Windows 10 (x86/x64), Windows 11 (x86/x64)
How to prevent infection
- Use up-to-date antivirus software.
- Install the latest updates for your operating system and installed software.
- Use strong passwords and password management software.
- Use caution when opening attachments, accepting file transfers and clicking on links to web pages.