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EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen

Posted: August 13, 2012

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 9/10
Infected PCs: 75
First Seen: August 13, 2012
OS(es) Affected: Windows

EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen is a Java-based browser exploit that may be used to install harmful software onto your PC. EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen attacks have been noted to appear on a wide range of fraudulent and otherwise-harmful sites, most of which cater to German web traffic. SpywareRemove.com malware experts note that EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen's attacks are often well-used for distributing high-level PC threats like banking Trojans, although EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen also may be configured for other payloads. As a danger to your PC that's unlikely to display symptoms of its actions, EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen should be defended against with a reliable combination of both anti-malware software and browser-oriented security measures.

No Matter Where You Go on the Web, Reasons to Be Protected from EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen Attacks

As a Java exploit that runs in various browsers, EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen's distribution is centered on different websites, with the majority of them apparently hosting malicious content intentionally. Some such websites that SpywareRemove.com malware analysts have recorded include:

  • Philosophysimilarities.co.in
  • Fileswuf.confused.org
  • Jujuooo.info
  • Moyuiop.info
  • Salepharmacy.in
  • Mimediaibench.info

Of particularly note is the recurrence of India-based domains and open-use domains, which are common to sites that are associated with hosting PC threats, although others, such as the .org example, also may be indicative of EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen being distributed through innocent sites that have been hacked. As can be inferred by the above URLs, fraudulent pharmaceutical websites are also likely distribution points for EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen attacks.

EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen has also been linked with direct IP address-based contact, which is indicative of EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen being used in multistep online attacks or attacks that involve backdoor Trojans that have already bypassed the infected computer's security.

Why EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen is Just the Beginning of Your PC Issues

Contact with EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen is also associated with attacks by a wide range of other PC threats, including other types of browser exploits (such as EXP/CVE-2010-0840.HG or JSPhoexRef.E) and generic Trojans (TR/Agent.464.4). SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend that you scan your computer after any exposure to an EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen-hosting site, since EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen and related exploits are likely to install malicious programs without your permission.

Besides avoiding risky sites, EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen attacks can also be evaded by using browser security features to block malicious Java, JavaScript and other browser-based exploits. Most browsers can disable these features selectively for various websites or allow you to use a prompt to choose when you launch these scripts. Anti-malware programs should also be able to detect EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen under ordinary circumstances.

SpywareRemove.com malware experts also encourage you, as always, to keep Java-related software updated, since EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen and similar exploits are often patched out of existence with reasonable alacrity. Outdated versions of Java may allow your PC to be attacked by EXP/Java.Ternub.Gen and similar PC threats easily, even if your browser, anti-malware programs and other software are all kept fully updated.

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