We're gradually updating threat actor names in our reports to align with the new weather-themed taxonomy. Learn about Microsoft threat actor names
TrojanDownloader:HTML/Adodb.gen!A
Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Aliases: Trojan-Downloader.VBS.Psyme.pc (Kaspersky) Trojan.Exploit.Js.Adodb.Stream.AH (BitDefender) Trojan-Downloader.JS.Psyme.aem (Kaspersky) Trojan-Downloader.VBS.Agent.nf (Kaspersky)
Summary
TrojanDownloader:HTML/Adodb.gen!A is generic detection for an HTML script trojan that exploits a vulnerability in Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) that allows code execution (MS06-014). This trojan attempts to download and execute arbitrary files (including additional malware).
Manual removal is not recommended for this threat. To detect and remove this threat and other malicious software that may have been installed, run a full-system scan with an up-to-date antivirus product such as Microsoft Security Essentials. For more information about using antivirus software, see http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/av.aspx.
Follow us
