DNSChanger

First seen
2007-01-01 00:00:00
Malware type
trojan
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:44:17

Context

DNSChanger is a type of trojan that modifies a computer's DNS settings to direct users to malicious websites. It is used to hijack victim's network traffic for fraudulent purposes. Discovered in 2007, it affected millions of computers worldwide.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • MALPEDIA_Win_Dnschanger_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • johannesbader.ch — The Dga In Alureon Dnschanger (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Dnschanger (report)

External references