Trojan.FakeFlash
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| Threat Level: | 90 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 2 |
| First Seen: | August 27, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | May 11, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Trojan.FakeFlash is part of a malware attack that includes multiple steps and components in order to install harmful components on the victim's computer. Trojan.FakeFlash carries out a typical malware attack by disguising itself as an update for Flash Player. There are countless threats that carry out this same scam. Because of this, ESG security analysts strongly advise computer users to avoid downloading any updates or files associated with Flash Player unless these are obtained directly from Adobe's official website. Even then, due to the proliferation of phishing websites, security researchers strongly recommend confirming the website's URL before downloading any content. Since Trojan.FakeFlash may pose as a severe threat to your computer, pertinent action should be taken immediately with a reliable anti-malware application.
Trojan.FakeFlash is Associated with a Scam Carried Out on YouTube
Trojan.FakeFlash is distributed through a fake YouTube site designed specifically to distribute malware. Trojan.FakeFlash uses an interesting approach that combines social engineering, attack websites and threats to carry out the malware attack. The Trojan.FakeFlash begins with a bogus YouTube website. Unlike legitimate YouTube websites, this Web page claims to allow computer users to view adult videos online. When a computer user visits this fraudulent YouTube website, a message appears to claim that it is necessary to download and install an upgrade for Flash Player. However this Flash Player update is false, designed specifically to install malware on the victim's computer and detected as Trojan.FakeFlash.
Upgrades Should Be Downloaded from Its Original Site
This bogus update for Flash Player is in reality a Trojan which is commonly detected as Trojan.FakeFlash. This malicious component is contained in a file that uses an icon meant to resemble the real Flash Player icon. However, as soon as this bogus Flash upgrade is executed, Trojan.FakeFlash makes harmful changes to your computer that include disabling the infected computer's Task Manager and creating registry entries that allow Trojan.FakeFlash to run automatically whenever the infected computer starts up. The message that claims that the computer user should install Trojan.FakeFlash also gives computer users the option of downloading numerous adult videos. However, these videos are actually ransomware threats that threaten the computer user with enormous fines for viewing illegal pornographic content. While there is little that is unique about the Trojan.FakeFlash attack, the way Trojan.FakeFlash is integrated with other known threats is an alarming aspect of this attack.
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