Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec.d

Brief Description: Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec compromises system by connecting to the internet to download fake video codecs via Windows Media Player and entince user to install them on the system.

Visible Symptoms:

• Unusual running processes/files in the task manager
• Slow internet connection speed, declined bandwidth
• Missing and phony system tray icons and shortcuts
• Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec.d reinstalls after removal, difficult to remove
• Uknown applications cause general windows instability
• Can alter desktop background wallpaper
• Creates pop-ups even with pop up blocker, can overflow computer with porn pop-ups
• WMA.GetCodec.d can modify browser setting to www.flashcodec.com
• Missing registry keys dlls and system files resulting in "Blue Screen"

Technical description: Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec.d is a dangerous media codec downloader trojan that infects mp3 and wma files via security loopholes. The infected files will show following notification "Windows Media Player - The file you are attempting to play has an extension that dous not match the file format. Playing the file may result in unexpected behavior.".

Propagation: Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec.d is generally installed on the system by clicking on fake mediaplayer codec update popups or by downloading infected windows_meda_player_flash_codec_plugin.exe file from www.flashcodec.com hijacker website.