Geekers Point: Malicious File Extensions

Dangerous and malicious file extension list

Group of file extensions, which can be dangerous and harmful for your computer, but it may be also a regular program or data files. You should run a virus scan before opening any unknown file type from this group.

Malicious software, also known as malware, is an application or a file, which is harmful to the computer user. Malicious software includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, adware or rootkits.

Computer virus - virus is a program or programming code, which replicates by being copied or initiating its copying to another program, computer boot sector or document. Viruses can be transmitted as attachments to an e-mail note or in a downloaded file, or can be present on a diskette or CD. Some viruses wreak their effect as soon as their code is executed, other lie dormant until circumstances cause their code to be executed by the computer.

Computer worm - worm is a self-replicating virus, which does not alter files, but resides in active memory and duplicates itself. Worms use parts of the operating system that are automatic and usually invisible to the user. It is common for worms to be noticed only after their uncontrolled replication consumes system resources, slowing or halting other tasks.

Trojan horses - trojan horse (also known as trojan), is non-self-replicating malware, which appears to perform a desirable function for the user, while facilitates unauthorized access to the user's computer system.

Spyware - spyware is any technology, which aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge. Spyware is a program that is installed in someone's computer to secretly gather information about the user and to relay it to advertisers or other interested parties. Spyware can get in the computer as a software virus or as the result of installing a new program.

Adware - adware is any software package, which automatically plays, displays or downloads advertisements to the computer after the software is installed on it or while the application is being used.

Rootkits - rootkit is a collection of programs that enable administrator-level access to a computer or computer network. Typically, a cracker installs a rootkit on a computer after first obtaining user-level access, either by exploiting a known vulnerability or cracking the password. Once the rootkit is installed, it allows the attacker to mask intrusion and gain root or privileged access to the computer and possibly also to other machines in the network.

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file extension gzquar	BitDefender quarantine file
file extension bin	CD/DVD binary image file
file extension eml	Email message file
file extension exe	Program executable file
file extension jar	Compressed archive file package for Java classes and data file
file extension lnk	Windows Shortcut file
file extension dll	Dynamic Link Library file
file extension shs	Microsoft Windows Shell Scrap Object file
file extension sys	System file
file extension zix	WinZix compressed archive file
file extension swf	ShockWave Flash, Animated vector format for the Internet
file extension scr	Microsoft Windows screensaver file
file extension vsd	Microsoft Visio diagram document file
file extension chm	Microsoft compiled HTML help file
file extension aru	Autorun.aru malicious file
file extension bat	Batch file (executable)
file extension ocx	ActiveX control file
file extension vexe	Infected executable file
file extension js	JavaScript file
file extension ozd	Win32.TrojanDownloader.Agent.OZD trojan
file extension ini	Text configuration file
file extension wmf	Windows metafile format
file extension scr	Script file
file extension ws	Microsoft Windows script file
file extension pif	Microsoft Windows Program Information File
file extension drv	Microsoft Windows device driver
file extension ctbl	Malware encrypted file
file extension cpl	Microsoft Windows Control Panel file
file extension 386	Windows virtual device driver
file extension com	Command executable file
file extension buk	Malicious file
file extension smtmp	Trojan:Win32/FakeSysdef folder
file extension php3	PHP version 3 script file
file extension rsc_tmp	Temporary file
file extension class	Java bytecode class file
file extension exe1	Renamed executable file
file extension vbs	Visual Basic script file
file extension smm	Ami Pro macro file
file extension wss	Microsoft Windows Sound System file
file extension dev	Windows Device Driver file
file extension vbe	Visual Basic encoded script file
file extension xlm	Microsoft Excel Macro file
file extension pcx	Paintbrush bitmap image
file extension vxd	Microsoft Windows virtual device driver
file extension cmd	Microsoft Windows command script file
file extension wlpginstall	Possible Malware file
file extension bkd	Book Library Local Dos exploit file
file extension vba	Visual Basic VBA module file
file extension dxz	Trojan backdoor virus file
file extension cih	Chernobyl virus file
file extension tps	Scam torrent file
file extension hlp	Help file
file extension kcd	rshiphop.kcd malware file
file extension xir	BackDoor.Generic9.XIR trojan file
file extension cryptowall	Encrypted file by Cryptowall ransomware
file extension sop	Malware word.sop file
file extension dyz	Backdoor.Win32.ProRat.dyz trojan file
file extension hlw	win32/AMalum.EDHZ file
file extension wsf	Microsoft Windows scripting file
file extension fnr	Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Flystud.lc. file
file extension boo	Microsoft Booasm.arc encoded file archive
file extension fjl	Rootkit.Win32.Agent.fjl virus file
file extension lik	Trojan.Win32.Agent.lik file
file extension s7p	SubSeven trojan file
file extension rhk	Backdoor.Win32.Rbot.rhk trojan virus file
file extension dlb	Troj/Dloadr-AHT file
file extension dom	DomPlayer malicious file
file extension tsa	jnana.tsa malware file
file extension php2	PHP version 2 script (HyperText PreProcessor)
file extension pgm	Portable graymap file format
file extension bll	VBS/European-A worm file
file extension vb	Microsoft Visual Studio Visual Basic script file
file extension mjz	Trojan.Win32.Agent.mjz file
file extension osa	W32/Sober-AD file
file extension fag	Win32.AutoRun.fag
file extension cla	Java Class file
file extension nls	Troj/Agent-GIS file
file extensionexe_renamed	Renamed EXE file
file extension bxz	itaup.bxz malware file
file extension mfu	Backdoor.Win32.Agent.mfu virus file
file extension vbx	Microsoft Visual Basic Extension file
file extension ezt	Worm.Win32.AutoRun.ezt file
file extension cryptolocker	CryptoLocker encrypted file
file extension iws	Trojan-Downloader.JS.Agent file
file extension wsc	Microsoft Windows scripting component file
file extension dllx	Backdoor.Bot file
file extension dbd	DemoShield project file
file extension uzy	Backdoor.Sokacaps file
file extension xdu	Backdoor.Win32.PcClient.xdu file
file extension tko	Win32/Oficla malware file
file extension dyv	WORM_AUTORUN.DYV Worm file
file extension oar	HSQLDB database file
file extension ska	Happy99 virus file
file extension blf	Beast Trojan File
file extension mjg	Trojan file
file extension txs	Beast Trojan file
file extension cc	Trojan Spymaster.A text file
file extension cfxxe	Possibly Malware file
file extension atm	Troj/ProAgent-A
file extension rna	Malware file
file extension tti	Beast Trojan file
file extension upa	Fake download file
file extension cxq	SillyDl.CXQ downloading trojan file
file extension wsh	Microsoft Windows Scripting Host file
file extension delf	Malicious or virus file
file extension xlv	Microsoft Excel VBA module file
file extension lkh	Worm.Generic.LKH virus file
file extension ce0	Winewar worm file
file extension dli	Win32.Sober.AD@mm file
file extension vzr	Sinowal.vzr malware file
file extension spam	Spam e-mail message
file extension ceo	Winewar worm file
file extension fuj	Worm.Win32.AutoRun.fuj virus file
file extension xnt	W32/Sober-AD file
file extension bmw	W32/Liji-A virus file
file extension ssy	W32/Sober-AD file
file extension lok	W32/Rbot-WE log file
file extension zvz	Malware file
file extension plc	Lotus add-in functions macros applications
file extension aepl	Trojan file
file extension qit	Backdoor.QIT trojan horse file
file extension let	Nuke Randomic Life Generator file
file extension pr	W32/Brontok-DP worm file
file extension pid	W32/Yayin-A worm data file
file extension iva	Dementia.4207 virus file
file extension hts	Troj/DelSpy-E file
file extension hsq	Qaz Trojan data file
file extension cyw	Rbot.CYW worm file
file extension bqf	Backdoor.Win32.Ciadoor.bqf trojan file
file extension aut	Malware AutoStartup file
file extension dx	Win32/Alureon file