Process description:
Play_MP3 Trojan
Author: |
Unknown |
Part of: |
Downloader-UA.h downloader |
Process '14hi1qs8.exe' is associated with the trojan 'PLAY_MP3' and is usually downloaded via a website that offers users a free MP3 or MPG song / video file or media player.
Process 14hi1qs8.exe is often spread via peer-to-peer file sharing networks. This process is known to direct users to a website from where the downloader 'Downloader-UA.h' may be downloaded and installed.
The file PLAY_MP3 is then able to display unwanted advertisements, intsall programs without the users consent and hijack parts of the users system and communicate with third parties.
* A 'Trojan' is an item of software or program that claims to perform a desirable function but often performs malicious functions undetected.