Trojan-Proxy.Win32.Sok5Syz.akc
MD5: A77DA66551DA74D743EFD55F09D46DC8
SHA1: AE67101984CAB3956D8A8F50C36418A102909723
Behavior: Trojan Program (Trojan Proxy)
Turns the infected computer into a proxy server, so that attackers can anonymously access Internet resources, send spam or attack other computers through it.
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.