anleech

Anleech is a computer malware that operates as a remote access trojan (RAT). It was first detected in 2005, primarily infecting Windows systems through various vectors such as email attachments and drive-by downloads.

The malware's primary function is to grant unauthorized access to an infected device, allowing the attacker to control and monitor the system. This control can enable the attacker to extract sensitive information, including login credentials, system configurations, and installed software.

One of the primary characteristics of an anleech infestation is the execution of shell commands on the infected system. This provides the attacker with a high degree of flexibility and control over the compromised system.

Infections typically occur due to users downloading and executing malicious software, often unknowingly. Infection vectors include exploiting security vulnerabilities, using compromised software downloads, and browsing infected websites.

Experts have identified various techniques used to distribute anleech, including exploitation of computational vulnerabilities, incorporating Trojans into valid-looking email attachments, and engineering malicious software for non-web-based Internet services.

Anleech's tendency to disguise itself as legitimate software or pose as toolbars contributes to its persistence in many cases of sustained infection, suggesting high resourcefulness on the part of the attackers responsible for the malware's creation and distribution.

The compromised nature of systems infected with this malware poses risks to both network stability and system security, further validating the importance of securing against threats like anleech. Electronically operated Trojan infections need software extinctions.