Trojan.VBS.UEF
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 70 |
| First Seen: | May 11, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | September 6, 2022 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Trojan.VBS.UEF cyber threat is used by cyber criminals to deploy malware via corrupted files attached to spam emails. The Trojan.VBS.UEF is written in the Visual Basic Scripting language that allows it to be inserted as a macro function in a Microsoft Office Document. Hackers are known to use macros to compromise systems because macros run automatically when the victim opens the corrupted document. Security researchers remind users to turn off the macros in their office suite to prevent infection with Trojan.VBS.UEF. Additionally, the Trojan.VBS.UEF may connect to a remote server and download viruses, ransomware and worms depending on what instructions Trojan.VBS.UEF receives. The Trojan.VBS.UEF may allow hackers to install a keylogger program and record your keyboard input when you visit social media websites and online banking portals. Needless to say, Trojan.VBS.UEF may help hackers hijack your accounts and launch spam campaigns, steal your personal data like documents, video and image files. Computer users who are affected by the Trojan.VBS.UEF may want to incorporate a reputable anti-malware solution in their OS in order to purge all binaries of Trojan.VBS.UEF safely.
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