Trojan-PSW.Win32.Fareit

Parent class: TrojWare

Trojans are malicious programs that perform actions which are not authorized by the user: they delete, block, modify or copy data, and they disrupt the performance of computers or computer networks. Unlike viruses and worms, the threats that fall into this category are unable to make copies of themselves or self-replicate. Trojans are classified according to the type of action they perform on an infected computer.

Class: Trojan-PSW

Trojan-PSW programs are designed to steal user account information such as logins and passwords from infected computers. PSW is an acronym of Password Stealing Ware. When launched, a PSW Trojan searches system files which store a range of confidential data or the registry. If such data is found, the Trojan sends it to its “master.” Email, FTP, the web (including data in a request), or other methods may be used to transit the stolen data. Some such Trojans also steal registration information for certain software programs.

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Platform: Win32

Win32 is an API on Windows NT-based operating systems (Windows XP, Windows 7, etc.) that supports execution of 32-bit applications. One of the most widespread programming platforms in the world.

Description

Malware of this family was first detected during analysis of spam, in messages that encouraged users to click a link in order to learn about a train crash in Spain. Users who clicked the link were taken to a malicious website, from which the user's computer was infected with a Trojan. The main purpose of this malware family is to steal user data, such as:

• Account data for FTP clients on the infected computer
• Account data for cloud storage services
• Browser cookies
• Account data for mail clients

The malware then sends this information to the cybercriminal's server. Some malware of this family can download and run other malicious programs.

Top 10 countries with most attacked users (% of total attacks)

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