The Adwind remote access Trojan ( hp ) has surfaced again after several months of apparent inactivity . The latest version is believed to enjoy a high detection rate , being capable of bypassing all anti - virus protection protocols and researchers at hp Security reported that it had been deployed to target companies in Denmark . The Java - based malware is typically associated with APT campaigns ; it both exfiltrates data from the target , and opens a backdoor , allowing the hacker to place more malware into the infected machines . If the Adwind code is executed , the infected machine is converted into a botnet .
The Adwind remote access Trojan (RAT) has surfaced again after several months of apparent inactivity. The latest version is believed to enjoy a zero detection rate, being capable of bypassing all anti-virus protection software and researchers at Heimdal Security reported that it had been used to target companies in Denmark. The Java-based malware is typically associated with APT campaigns; it both exfiltrates data from the target, and opens a backdoor, allowing the hacker to place more malware into the affected machines. If the Adwind code is executed, the infected machine is recruited into a botnet.