Class: Hoax
A hoax is a fake warning about a virus or other piece of malicious code. Typically a hoax takes the form of an e-mail message warning the reader of a dangerous new virus and suggesting that the reader pass the message on. Hoaxes cause no damage in themselves, but their distribution by well-meaning users often causes fear and uncertainty. Most anti-virus vendors include hoax information on their web sites and it is always advisable to check before forwarding warning messages.Read more
Platform: NSIS
No platform descriptionFamily: SmartPCFixer
No family descriptionExamples
D314285B775EC7950E5F603767DD10187263C42DE963977537969F87B76D7BB1
12682B7C9C54888F4F4BF89FC1655598
D4D795616D935E982F7DEE9368A8BD9D
5A987D4C8ECCF15121E20480AEADE1A3
Tactics and Techniques: Mitre*
Adversaries may attempt to gather information about attached peripheral devices and components connected to a computer system. Peripheral devices could include auxiliary resources that support a variety of functionalities such as keyboards, printers, cameras, smart card readers, or removable storage. The information may be used to enhance their awareness of the system and network environment or may be used for further actions.
Adversaries may attempt to gather information about attached peripheral devices and components connected to a computer system. Peripheral devices could include auxiliary resources that support a variety of functionalities such as keyboards, printers, cameras, smart card readers, or removable storage. The information may be used to enhance their awareness of the system and network environment or may be used for further actions.
* © 2025 The MITRE Corporation. This work is reproduced and distributed with the permission of The MITRE Corporation.