Backdoor:Java/Adwind

Classification

Category:

Malware

Platform:

Java

Type:

Backdoor

Aliases:

Backdoor:Java/Adwind.A
Backdoor:Java/Adwind.B

Summary

Backdoor:Java/Adwind is a Java archive (.JAR) file that drops a malicious component onto the machines and runs as a backdoor. When active, it is capable of stealing user information and may also be used to distribute other malware.

Removal

Technical Details

Backdoor:Java/Adwind is typically spread as an executable file attached to spam email messages. When the file attachment is launched, the archive file drops malicious components onto the system , then continues to run in the background. On a Windows machine, the components are dropped to the %AppData% folder.

When running in the background, the Adwind archive file serves as a backdoor, able to install other programs, steal user information, log keystrokes, capture screenshots and update its own configuration. Information captured by the backdoor is silently forwarded to a remote server.