The file NOTEPADS.EXE is identified as a virus dropper.
The dropper NOTEPADS.EXE is used for downloading and installing other malware, Trojans, viruses by the commands received from the Command Center.
The file NOTEPADS.EXE loads into the computer memory and tries to connect to the dangerous web site.
Usually the NOTEPADS.EXE dropper does not infect the files on the computer and does not replicate itself on other computers.
Kill the NOTEPADS.EXE process and delete the file NOTEPADS.EXE.
Malware Analysis of NOTEPADS.EXE
Full path on a computer: %PROGRAM FILES COMMON%\NOTEPADS.EXE
Detected by UnHackMe:
NOTEPADS.EXE
Default location: %PROGRAM FILES COMMON%\NOTEPADS.EXE
Removal Results: Success
Number of reboot: 1
NOTEPADS.EXE is known as:
Trojan MulDrop4
How to quickly detect NOTEPADS.EXE presence?
Files:
- %SYSTEMDRIVE%\STAR.BAT
- %PROGRAM FILES COMMON%\NOTEPADS.EXE
- %SYSTEMDRIVE%\REG.REG