Trojan.VBS.Agent.Al

The Trojan.VBS.Agent.Al malware is a cyber threat that is built to exploit the macro functionality of most document formats, and install itself without triggering alarms. Malware researchers note that the Trojan.VBS.Agent.Al program is coded in the Visual Basic Script language, which allows it to send commands to the Windows services directly and ensure its operations. The Trojan.VBS.Agent.Al program is a member of the VBS division of Trojans and falls into the same category of Trojan.VBS.Agent.kq and Trojan:VBS/Crypter.A. The Trojan.VBS.Agent.Al is deployed to users via spear phishing campaigns that are aimed at human resources management predominantly. Computer users that work with many documents on a daily basis and need to have the macro function enabled are very susceptible to attacks with Trojan.VBS.Agent.Al. Therefore, they need to check the sources of documents they receive to minimize the risk of opening a corrupted file that is loaded with the Trojan.VBS.Agent.Al malware.

Since the VBS language is developed by Microsoft, the Trojan.VBS.Agent.Al cyber threat may use a misappropriated digital certificate for a Microsoft product to avoid being detected. Additionally, the VBS.Agent.Al Trojan may inject code into running process like your Web browser, video, and audio player to hide its presence and achieve its goal. Malware researchers reveal that the VBS.Agent.Al Trojan can allow its operators to manipulate the file system of the infected computer and send and receive data over unencrypted HTTP channels. The VBS.Agent.Al Trojan may use port 8080 for its communications and is not likely to pop-up on network scanners because many legitimate programs use it to transfer data. The VBS.Agent.Al Trojan does not require administrative privileges to support its activity and may establish a remote server on your CP without you noticing. Machines that are infected with the VBS.Agent.Al Trojan could be used for DDoS attacks and experience system crashes. Computer users that suspect an infection with Trojan.VBS.Agent.Al should conduct a thorough scan and delete the binary associated with Trojan.VBS.Agent.Al and similar threats.