Specialists of the company Doctor Web, "with reported that the World Wide Web they had found new versions of the family of Trojan programs Trojan. Encoder. This time, the author of this malware is trying to discredit the company itself "Doctor Web": when encrypting data on the victim's computer is one of the detected modifications added to the infected files ending DrWeb.

Two innovative alteration of the renowned application blackmailer Trojan.Encoder were revealed on October 1. These "works" belong to the disreputable "Proof" - the creator Trojan.Encoder.34, with 37, 38, 39, 40 as well as 41. Like former versions, new-fangled versions Trojan.Encoder, getting on a victim's PC, encrypt all data stored there (except for system files) as well as need the creator of a malicious program to transmit a certain sum of money.

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After the successful anti Trojan horse of the Dr.Web Anti-virus by its author, it seems, was born a desire to do mischief "with references to brand developer anti-virus software in the name of the encrypted files: for example, 7ae62678c702.jpg.DrWeb. This extension adds to the files is one of the modifications detected Trojan program.

And on Oct. 2 by a Trojan program Trojan.Encoder, by spoofing the sender address, undertook to send spam messages allegedly sent from one of the company Dr. Web. These actions were clearly caused by the malicious activity of Doctor Web, which helps users in every possible way to get rid of various modifications Trojan.Encoder, encrypts data on infected computers. The company commented on this news as follows: "The insolence of the author Trojan.Encoder crossed all boundaries."

To treat the second detected modification, which will be detected by Dr.Web as Trojan.Encoder.45, specialists Doctor Web, Ltd. has developed a utility.

Doctor Web, "once again draws the attention of users that has no relation to Trojan.Encoder and its author. In addition, the developer is strongly not recommended to pay an attacker any ransom, and reinstall the system and restore it from backups. In order to save the files and get rid of modifications Trojan.Encoder, the company is encouraged to seek help from tech support "Doctor Web, or in a special section of the official forum.

Recall that a single author of the malicious software company Doctor Web, "" computed "for quite some time, as reported and edited by THG. However, before the notorious "Proof" is not trying in any way compromise the name of the developer.