Trojan.Dropper.PWS
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Ranking: | 16,573 |
Threat Level: | 90 % (High) |
Infected Computers: | 591 |
First Seen: | April 26, 2013 |
Last Seen: | August 14, 2023 |
OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Trojan.Dropper.PWS is a Trojan that is used by attackers to steal Bitcoins. Trojan.Dropper.PWS arrives in a packaged dropper, which involves three different files: 'npf.sys', 'wpcap.dll' and 'packet.dll', three legitimate libraries, which are incorporated in the WinPcap program that is published by CACE Technologies. They are used to control network traffic and to grab FTP credentials (over TCP 21) or emails (SMTP , POP3 on TCP 25, 110) should they get sent in the clear. Trojan.Dropper.PWS injects itself to the startup key. Aside from stealing Bitcoin wallets, Trojan.Dropper.PWS extracts passwords from FTP clients such as WinFTP, WS_FTP, TurboFTP, Total Commander, SmartFTP, FTP Surfer, LeapFTP, FTPRush, FTP Explorer, Frigate3 FTP, UltraFXP, Classic FTP, FFFTP, CuteFTP, SecureFX, Core FTP, FTP Control, SoftX TurboFTP, FlashFXP, FTP Client, BulletProof FTP Client, and other. Trojan.Dropper.PWS also steals passwords which are stored by well-known Internet browsers and occurs to be able to send emails, as well.
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