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Troj/Banhos-Gen

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Type
What to do
Prevalence low high

Summary

 
Affected operating systems Windows
Protection available since 17 February 2008 15:45:05 (GMT)
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Troj/Banhos-Gen is a family of Trojans for the Windows platform.

Members of Troj/Banhos-Gen modify the HOSTS file so that the computer is redirected when it attempts to visit certain websites, usually related to banking.

Members of Troj/Banhos-Gen usually copy themselves to the Temp folder when first run.

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