Backdoor.Cosiam

Backdoor.Cosiam is a proxy Trojan with backdoor capabilities.
What Backdoor.Cosiam will do is contact a remote location in order to report details of the infected computer system, including the port that the particular Trojan infection is operating from, the computer\'s IP and operating system.

Backdoor.Cosiam may then download configuration data.
Backdoor.Cosiam is also highly capable of downloading and running further executable files.

Being a backdoor Trojan infection, Backdoor.Cosiam allows for a remote intruder to gain access and control over the infiltrated computer system. Backdoor.Cosiam includes functionality to access the internet and communicate with a remote server via HTTP.

A computer system infected with as Backdoor.Cosiam may display the following warning signs:

• Corrupt files re-opens after been erased
• Modified browser start page, search page and error page
• Missing registry files
• Unknown programs show up in the process list
• Annoying Pop-Up Advertisement
• Changes in Internet Settings
• Unwanted Web Browser Components
• Decreased System Speeds

Should your system be experiencing any of the above mentioned symptoms, chances are there is malware present.
There are a few vulnerabilities these type applications target:
1. P2P (Peer-to-Peer) Networks
2. Freeware and Shareware
3. Malicious Websites

In order to prevent malware from infiltrating your system, there are a number of steps one can take, which includes the following:
1. Install a comprehensive anti-spyware product
2. Update your anti-spyware software definitions
3. Perform Windows security updates
4. Scan your system regularly for spyware

To avoid unnecessary risk of further damaging your computer system, you should make use of a good legitimate and reliable spyware remover, which will come equip with all the necessary tools needed to rid your system of all nefarious activity allowed to enter into the system by Backdoor.Cosiam.

Therefore, the best bet, should you feel your system has been infected with Backdoor.Cosiam, would be to utilize a trusted anti-spyware application to rid your system of this dubious application, and all it s components.