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TrojanClicker:Win32/Buoveco.A

Posted: October 26, 2015

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 9/10
Infected PCs: 1,070
First Seen: October 26, 2015
Last Seen: August 13, 2024
OS(es) Affected: Windows

TrojanClicker:Win32/Buoveco.A is a low-level cyber threat that may cause some minor PC issues. Despite its scary-sounding name, TrojanClicker:Win32/Buoveco.A doesn't have much in common with threatening Trojans most PC users are afraid of. If TrojanClicker:Win32/Buoveco.A manages to infiltrate a computer, it may drop its executable files to random system folders and use made-up names to disguise them. Some of the file names used by TrojanClicker:Win32/Buoveco.A may include 'winprep.exe,' 'windows activator.exe,' 'top-windows.exe,' etc. As you can see, the authors of this Trojan have used simple tricks to make their files seem important so that they don't raise any suspicions.

But what exactly is the purpose of TrojanClicker:Win32/Buoveco.A? TrojanClicker:Win32/Buoveco.A is the main tool used in a simple campaign whose purpose is to generate revenue for cyber crooks. TrojanClicker:Win32/Buoveco.A may launch hidden instances of Internet Explorer that may be used to visit a pre-defined list of advertising links. These advertisements may be part of a pay-per-click advertising campaign, so whenever a user clicks on them, the cyber crooks receive money. In short, TrojanClicker:Win32/Buoveco.A is a simple tool used to increase the ad revenue that will benefit con artists. This low-level threat may be propagated with the help of spam emails, so be wary of emails coming from unknown senders, especially if they come with attachments.

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