SWF:Malware-gen [Trj] Avast Antivirus Detection

An Adobe Flash Player vulnerability has been targeted by hackers utilizing the Infinity Exploit Kit to compromise computers with malicious software. This exploit, known as SWF:Malware-gen [Trj], can be executed on devices running outdated versions of Adobe Flash Player, enabling attackers to introduce viruses, worms, trojans, and keyloggers into susceptible systems.

SWF:Malware-gen Detection Overview

The SWF:Malware-gen detection you can see in the lower right side is displayed to you by Avast Antivirus. That program is pretty good at scanning, but prone to be basically unstable. It is unprotected from malware attacks, it has a glitchy interface and problematic malware removal capabilities. For this reason, the pop-up that says about the SWF is rather just an alert that Avast has identified it. To remove it, you will likely need to use another anti-malware program.

The exact SWF:Malware-gen [Trj] is a really undesirable thing. It sits into your Windows under the guise of something benevolent, or as a piece of the app you downloaded at a forum. After that, it makes everything to make your system weaker. At the end of this “party”, it injects other viruses – ones which are chosen by crooks who manage this virus. Hence, it is impossible to predict the effects of SWF actions. And the unpredictability is one of the most unpleasant things when it comes to malware. That’s why it is better not to choose at all, and don’t let the malware to complete its task.

Threat Summary:

Name	SWF Malware
Detection	SWF:Malware-gen [Trj]
Details	SWF is attached to another program (such as a document), which can replicate and spread after initial execution.

Is SWF:Malware dangerous?

As I have stated, non-harmful malware does not exist. And SWF:Malware-gen is not an exception. This virus modifies the system configurations, and alters the Group Policies and Windows registry. All of these elements are crucial for correct system operating, even in cases when we are not talking about PC safety. Therefore, the malware that SWF Malware carries, or which it will download later, will squeeze out maximum revenue from you. Cybercriminals can grab your data, and then push it at the black market. Using adware and browser hijacker functions, built-in SWF:Malware-gen virus, they can make revenue by showing you the advertisements. Each view gives them a penny, but 100 views per day = $1. 1000 victims who watch 100 banners per day – $1000. Easy math, but sad conclusions. It is a bad choice to be a donkey for crooks.