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Published May 26, 2021 | Updated May 27, 2025

Behavior:Win32/SenseToVDM.A

Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus

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Summary

Behavior:Win32/SenseToVDM.A is a behavioral detection associated with the Iranian state-affiliated threat actor Berry Sandstorm. This detection is observed in campaigns where the actor performs password spray attacks against Azure student accounts. These attacks are often anonymized through commercial VPN infrastructure and utilize automation frameworks such as OpenBullet to test credential validity at scale. 

Microsoft Defender Antivirus automatically removes threats as they are detected. However, many infections can leave remnant files and system changes. Updating your antimalware definitions and running a full scan might help address these remnant artifacts.

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