The file CODEC-V.EXE is identified as a virus dropper.
The dropper CODEC-V.EXE is used for downloading and installing other malware, Trojans, viruses by the commands received from the Command Center.
The file CODEC-V.EXE loads into the computer memory and tries to connect to the dangerous web site.
Usually the CODEC-V.EXE dropper does not infect the files on the computer and does not replicate itself on other computers.
Kill the CODEC-V.EXE process and delete the file CODEC-V.EXE.
Malware Analysis of CODEC-V.EXE
Full path on a computer: %PROGRAMFILES%\CODEC-V\CODEC-V.EXE
Detected by UnHackMe:
CODEC-V.EXE
Default location: %PROGRAMFILES%\CODEC-V\CODEC-V.EXE
Removal Results: Success
Number of reboot: 1
CODEC-V.EXE is known as:
Trojan AVKill
How to quickly detect CODEC-V.EXE presence?
Files:
- %APPDATA%\MOZILLA\FIREFOX\PROFILES\CWDGT0Y8.DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\CROSSRIDERAPP435@CROSSRIDER.COM\SKIN\POPUP.CSS
- %APPDATA%\MOZILLA\FIREFOX\PROFILES\CWDGT0Y8.DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\CROSSRIDERAPP435@CROSSRIDER.COM\SKIN\UPDATE.CSS
- %APPDATA%\MOZILLA\FIREFOX\PROFILES\CWDGT0Y8.DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\CROSSRIDERAPP435@CROSSRIDER.COM\SKIN\SKIN.CSS
- %APPDATA%\MOZILLA\FIREFOX\PROFILES\CWDGT0Y8.DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\CROSSRIDERAPP435@CROSSRIDER.COM\CHROME.MANIFEST
- %PROGRAMFILES%\CODEC-V\CODEC-V.EXE