TrojanDownloader: JS/Swabfex.P
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| Threat Level: | 90 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 48 |
| First Seen: | March 8, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | October 18, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Swabfex malware is a Trojan-Downloader that is written in the JavaScrypt programming language and may be deployed to users via socially engineered spam emails. The corrupted emails that are loaded with TrojanDownloader: JS/Swabfex may refer to E-ZPass, tax refunds, airline tickets and invoices that are enclosed in a ZIP archive file. The corrupted Zip archive contains a file with the .JS extension that features the name of the email's subject line. Computer users that are reckless enough to download and open the corrupted ZIP file and run the payload of TrojanDownloader: JS/Swabfex will be connected to a remote 'Command and Control' server automatically. The Swabfex Trojan-Downloader has many versions that may be detected as TrojanDownloader: JS/Swabfex.P and the last letter may change to mark a new version, for example—TrojanDownloader: JS/Swabfex.B.
The main executable of the Swabfex malware may be found in the Temp folder under the Windows directory and may have one or two digit numbers as its file name. For example, the file 24.exe may be detected as TrojanDownloader: JS/Swabfex.P by security scanners. As stated before, the TrojanDownloader: JS/Swabfex malware is designed to introduce other cyber threats in compromised systems and networks. Security authorities reveal that the Swabfex Trojan-Downloader may install threats like TeslaCrypt, WBNA, and FlyStudio that may damage your computer and infect connected devices. The TrojanDownloader: JS/Swabfex may open several UDP and TCP ports on your OS to enable its connections and allow its handlers to manipulate your file structure remotely. TrojanDownloader: JS/Swabfex.P is deemed as a severe threat and should not be underestimated by users that shop and bank online often. Computer users that are infected with the TrojanDownloader: JS/Swabfex.P cyber threat may notice a slower computer performance and missing files from folders. You may want to install a trusted anti-malware shield to prevent the intrusion of the TrojanDownloader: JS/Swabfex malware.
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