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Trojan-PSW:W32/Trojan-PSW

First posted on 04 November 2009.
Source: SecurityHome

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Trojan-PSW:W32/Trojan-PSW.

Explanation :

This type of trojan steals passwords and other sensitive information. It may also secretly install other malicious programs.

Additional DetailsThis is the Trojan-PSW General Information page.

A Trojan-PSW is very similar to a Trojan-Spy, but is geared mainly towards stealing account log-in details, including passwords (the PSW stands for password). In addition, some Trojan-PSWs may also include spying and data-stealing routines.

To perform its password-stealing routine, a Trojan-PSW will usually drop a keylogging component. Such components stays active in Windows memory and starts keylogging (recording keystrokes) when a user is asked to input a log-in ID and a password. Stolen log-ins and passwords can allow an attacker to read a user's e-mail on public and corporate mail servers, as well as giving access to more sensitive material, such as online banking accounts.

Last update 04 November 2009

 

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