Trojan:Win32/Usascape
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| Threat Level: | 90 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 13 |
| First Seen: | December 14, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | October 5, 2022 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Trojan:Win32/Usascape is a Trojan infection that may cause severe problems on affected computers. Trojan:Win32/Usascape may affect most computers running a version of the Windows operating system. Trojans like Trojan:Win32/Usascape may enter a computer by disguising themselves as a harmless or beneficial file. When computer users open the file, it releases its payload, a threatening code designed to carry out some kind of attack on the victim's computer. Trojan:Win32/Usascape may be distributed using corrupted spam email attachments or through attack websites that may exploit vulnerabilities on your computer to deliver Trojan:Win32/Usascape's files.
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How Trojan:Win32/Usascape Affects a Computer
Trojan:Win32/Usascape infections rose sharply in the fall of 2015. Trojan:Win32/Usascape preys on computers that do not have anti-malware protection. Even a basic anti-virus may detect Trojan:Win32/Usascape before it wreaks havoc on the targeted computer. Malware analysts have noted that Trojan:Win32/Usascape has been linked to ransomware campaigns, particularly associated with encryption ransomware, designed to take the victims' computers hostage.
There are numerous variants of Trojan:Win32/Usascape, which malware analysts may identify with slight naming changes. The most common version of Trojan:Win32/Usascape in the wild is the original form of this threat, Trojan:Win32/Usascape.A. One of the most damaging issues related to Trojan:Win32/Usascape is that it may delete essential system files and make various changes to your computer's security policies. This may make the affected computer stop working properly, booting directly into Safe Mode and preventing the computers from starting up normally. System Restore can be an effective way of undoing the harmful changes Trojan:Win32/Usascape may have made to the affected computers.
How Trojan:Win32/Usascape may Enter a Computer
There are several methods that have been linked to Trojan:Win32/Usascape distribution and infections. The following are some of the most common ways in which Trojan:Win32/Usascape and similar Trojans my spread in the wild:
- Trojan:Win32/Usascape may spread by exploiting known software vulnerabilities. Common vulnerabilities exploited in this way are in Flash, Java or other third-party platforms. If you do not need these components, it's recommended that you uninstall them completely. If you require them, make sure that they are always updated with the latest security patches, which may close vulnerabilities that are exploited by these types of attacks.
- Computer users may install Trojan:Win32/Usascape themselves after downloading and executing software from suspicious sources such as file sharing and peer to peer networks.
- Trojan:Win32/Usascape may spread through compromised email attachments that may be sent through spam email. Never download email attachments from an unknown, unconfirmed or unsolicited sender. These types of tactics may include social engineering components that may be very effective at impersonating corporations or government offices. If you are not expecting an email from these types of sources, malware analysts strongly advise against opening these messages. Many computer users know that they should avoid opening executable files. However, some of these tactics may abuse Microsoft Office macros or PDF vulnerabilities to hide threatening code in files otherwise considered harmless.
Problems that may be Related to Trojan:Win32/Usascape
There are several tasks carried out by Trojan:Win32/Usascape that make it particularly threatening:
- Trojan:Win32/Usascape may interfere with your PC group policies and delete the administrator password. This may prevent computer users from accessing their computers as administrators and affect the PC's security significantly.
- Trojan:Win32/Usascape may be part of an escalating threat attack that is preparing the way for the installation of an encryption ransomware infection or other, more harmful threat.
- Trojan:Win32/Usascape may corrupt or delete system files, preventing the affected computer from starting up or functioning normally.
- Trojan:Win32/Usascape may include components that may intercept or affect Internet communications. This means that Trojan:Win32/Usascape may represent a privacy risk that should be dealt with immediately to prevent the possibility of your data or information becoming compromised.
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