Summary

What is Trojan.Fruity.1?

  • A modular downloader trojan that can be used to distribute other malware.
  • Distributed through malicious websites and software installers that appear to be legitimate.
  • Once installed, Trojan.Fruity.1 begins a multi-stage infection process that can ultimately lead to the installation of the Remcos RAT spyware.

How does it work?

  • The trojan is implanted into legitimate programs, such as Python libraries, VLC mediaplayer, and VMWare virtualization software.
  • The trojan uses a variety of techniques to evade detection, including encryption, steganography, and process hollowing.
  • The trojan can be used to infect computers with other malware, such as ransomware, cryptominers, and backdoors.

How to prevent infection?

  • Only download software from trusted sources.
  • @Raisin8659OP
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    111 year ago

    Yes, for home, if you are not installing ad-blockers for all your family members, you can set AdGuard DNS, etc., as DNS servers on your router to somewhat mitigate the ad/malware/scam problem for the entire location.