This software may be packaged with free online software, or could be disguised as a harmless program and distributed by email. Type and source of infectionīackdoor.DarkComet may be distributed using various methods. Backdoor.DarkComet may also disable antivirus programs and other Microsoft Windows security features. Symptomsīackdoor.DarkComet may run silently in the background and may not provide any indication of infection to the user.
This information may be transmitted to a destination specified by the may also allow an attacker to install additional software to the infected machine, or may direct the infected machine to participate in a malicious botnet for the purposes of sending spam or other malicious activities. Backdoor.DarkComet is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) application that may run in the background and silently collect information about the system, connected users, and network may attempt to steal stored credentials, usernames and passwords, and other personal and confidential information.
