Hacker Tool/Aphex's Packet Sniffer

Alias: Trojan.Win32.ASniff.033, Aphex's Packet Sniffer

Description: A wiretap that eavesdrops on computer networks. The attacker must be between the sender and the receiver in order to sniff traffic. This is easy in corporations using shared media. Sniffers are frequently used as part of automated programs to sift information off the wire, such as clear-text passwords.

Threat type:

Hacker Tool - A Hacker Tool is any software application that performs a wide range of hacking related tasks without user's permission. Activities include: disabling a user's anti-virus software or personal firewalls, gaining access to sensitive data, removing copy protection and modifying system settings.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects Hacker Tool/Aphex's Packet Sniffer: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

Hacker Tool/Aphex's Packet Sniffer Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Hacker Tool/Aphex's Packet Sniffer, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\system\packet16.exe

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
Hacker Tool/AOL Pest/AIMJacker
RAT/Hacker Tool/Amitis
Hacker Tool/Anomailer
RAT/AntiLamer
RAT/Key Logger/Dialer/AntiLamer Light
Downloader/Aphex's Web
RAT/Aqua
RAT/Assassin
Hacker Tool/Attacker
Worm/RAT/Autospy