WORM_VOBFUS.JDN
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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 8 |
| First Seen: | May 16, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | March 6, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
WORM_VOBFUS.JDN is a polymorphic downloader worm. WORM_VOBFUS.JDN belongs to the VOBFUS family of malware, which uses multiple download, installation and propagation strategies. This has allowed threats in the WORM_VOBFUS.JDN's family to become widespread. WORM_VOBFUS.JDN may take advantage of several vulnerabilities, both in Windows shortcuts and AutoRun, spreading through removable memory devices, and spreading through the use of social engineering. WORM_VOBFUS.JDN may be distributed by other threats and may also be distributed using Facebook or other social media platforms. WORM_VOBFUS.JDN is classified as a worm because WORM_VOBFUS.JDN spreads on its own, copying its own code onto the infected computer. One particularly worrying aspect of WORM_VOBFUS.JDN is that WORM_VOBFUS.JDN may create its own code by following preset strategies, meaning that threats in the WORM_VOBFUS.JDN family may generate numerous variants without intervention from this malware's creators or developers.
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How the Distribution and Propagation of WORM_VOBFUS.JDN Happens
In many cases, WORM_VOBFUS.JDN is installed by other threats on a victim's computer. Other infection vectors include websites that are infected and contaminated removable drives. WORM_VOBFUS.JDN will spread through social media and email spam, often using file names with sexually provocative titles in order to trick inexperienced computer users into downloading and installing them. Once WORM_VOBFUS.JDN enters a computer, WORM_VOBFUS.JDN drops copies of itself on all the drives found on the infected computer. WORM_VOBFUS.JDN also drops an AUTORUN.INF file and LNK files that may attempt to exploit weaknesses in these Windows features. WORM_VOBFUS.JDN may attempt to exploit a vulnerability exploited by the infamous STUXNET and may use names of folders and files already existing on infected drives.
How Computer Users are Affected by WORM_VOBFUS.JDN
WORM_VOBFUS.JDN may be used to download and install fake security programs, ransomware and other Potentially Unwanted Programs or threats on the affected computer. WORM_VOBFUS.JDN may also be used to compromise the victim's security by spying on the infected computer. It is important to note that WORM_VOBFUS.JDN infections can be detected by using an updated and dedicated anti-malware product to scan all drives connected to a computer. Updating your software regularly can also prevent abuse of known vulnerabilities.
File System Details
| # | File Name |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|
| 1. | I love you.exe | |
| 2. | Password.exe | |
| 3. | Naked.exe | |
| 4. | Webcam.exe | |
| 5. | Sexy.exe |
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