What is Downloader.Ponik!gen5?

Basic information of Downloader.Ponik!gen5
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 7,Windows 8
Damage Level: High
Distribution Level: Medium

Impacts of Downloader.Ponik!gen5
1. It changes your computer setting without your permission by injecting its malicious codes and files.
2. It slows down your computer speed, slow Internet and even shutting down your computer.
3. It pops up annoying advertisements or redirection when you surf on the internet.
4. It may allow access for the remote host by installing hidden FTP server.
5. It steals your privacy information and compromises your security.

Know more about Downloader.Ponik!gen5
Downloader.Ponik!gen5] is a dangerous Trojan horse that sneaks into the target PC without user’s knowledge and permission. Once installed, this Trojan can root deeply on your computer with a random or confusing file name. It will create new files and registry entries to change the default system setting so as to run automatically when you boot up PC. It will take up a large amount of CPU to slow down the PC performance and even crash.

Downloader.ponik!gen5 is able to open backdoor for other malware without the computer user’s knowledge or permission. With this vulnerability on the computer, other malware such as adware, browser hijacker, ransomware and other viruses can easily get into the computer. In this case, your computer will be under very poor condition, which can not work well.

Downloader.ponik!gen5 will change the desktop background and bring in many new tab on the desktop. It will generate many popups and fake system notifications that can never trust. In additional, Downloader.Ponik!gen5 may allow hackers to access to your infected computer and monitor your  online activities remotely. Your important data may be stolen by the remote attacker and release to the public.

How can Downloader.Ponik!gen5 Get into My Computer?
Usually computer users get the Downloader.ponik!gen5 virus via downloading free software from the Internet, such as fake updated programs, Java, video player. Or by clicking the unknown attachments, visiting questionable websites, sharing malicious files,connecting to unsafe drivers and so on. It is important to be very caution when surf the internet or install any programs, especially the default installation of the free software.

It is suggested to  to update your anti-virus to the newest version to block,  detect and remove viruses like Downloader.ponik!gen5. To completely clear up this malicious Trojan virus, you have to delete all its program files, processes, dll files and registry entries. The below guide is to remove Downloader.Ponik!gen5.