Alert level

PWS:MSIL/VB.F

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Encyclopedia entry
Published: Apr 30, 2012

Aliases
Not available

Alert Level (?)
Severe

Antimalware protection details
Microsoft recommends that you download the latest definitions to get protected.
Detection last updated:
Definition: 1.145.958.0
Released: Mar 03, 2013
Detection initially created:
Definition: 1.125.862.0
Released: Apr 30, 2012



 

Summary

This threat is classified as a password-stealing troian. Typically, a password stealing trojan installs a keystroke logger (commonly referred to as a keylogger) which records keystrokes and sends the recorded information to remote attackers. Some keyloggers monitor only keystrokes involved in specific types of web-based transactions. For example, a keylogger may include a component that monitors browser activity, only recording keystrokes when certain bank or ecommerce sites are accessed. Other types of password-stealing trojans include those that capture screenshots in an attempt to bypass graphic-based security measures. This threat is detected by the Microsoft antivirus engine. Technical details are not currently available.

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