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Mirkov | |
Threat Level DamageDistribution |
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| Common name: | Mirkov |
| Technical name: | Application/Mirkov |
| Threat level: | Low |
| Type: | Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) |
| Effects: | It is a legitimate tool that controls the affected computer remotely. It can download files, end processes, log the keystrokes typed by the user in a file that can be sent via email, etc. |
| Affected platforms:
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Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 |
| First detected on: | Oct. 21, 2005 |
| Detection updated on: | Oct. 24, 2005 |
| Statistics | No |
Proactive protection: | Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies
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Brief Description | |
Mirkov is a hacking tool. Though these programs are legitimate and useful tools when they are appropriately used, a hacker could take advantage of them in order to carry out malicious actions. Mirkov is used to control the affected computer remotely by means of a web browser. It can receive several control orders: download files, end processes or log the keystrokes typed by the user, which can be used to capture passwords or other kind of sensitive information. This would pose a threat to the user's confidentiality. Mirkov does not pose a risk by itself, but it can be used with malicious intentions. |
Visible Symptoms | |
Mirkov is difficult to recognize, as it does not display any messages or warnings that indicate it has reached the computer. |