BackSwap Banking Trojan

A new banking trojan known as BackSwap has been observed targeting most major web browsers.

Threat ID:: CC-2437
Category:: Trojan
Threat Severity:: Low
Threat Vector:
Published:: 30 May 2018 12:00 AM

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Summary

A new banking trojan known as BackSwap has been observed targeting most major web browsers.

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows - All versions

Threat details

BackSwap is distributed by a variant of the Nemucod and Nymaim downloaders. Non-functioning versions of legitimate applications are used to deliver the payload in order to prevent detection by common anti-virus products.

Once installed, BackSwap will attempt to collect banking and financial credentials from the affected browser using JavaScript injection. If it is able to gain access to accounts it will transfer money to a number of other accounts.

Remediation advice

To prevent and detect a trojan infection, ensure that:

Remediation steps

Type	Step
	A robust program of education and awareness training is delivered to users to ensure they don’t open attachments or follow links within unsolicited emails. All operating systems, anti-virus and other security products are kept up-to-date. All day-to-day computer activities such as email and internet are performed using non-administrative accounts. Strong password policies are in place and password reuse is discouraged. Network, proxy and firewall logs should be monitored for suspicious activity. User accounts accessed from affected devices should be reset on a clean computer. Your organisation adopts a holistic all-round approach to Cyber Security as advocated by the 10 Steps to Cyber Security.

Type

Step

A robust program of education and awareness training is delivered to users to ensure they don’t open attachments or follow links within unsolicited emails.
All operating systems, anti-virus and other security products are kept up-to-date.
All day-to-day computer activities such as email and internet are performed using non-administrative accounts.
Strong password policies are in place and password reuse is discouraged.
Network, proxy and firewall logs should be monitored for suspicious activity.
User accounts accessed from affected devices should be reset on a clean computer.
Your organisation adopts a holistic all-round approach to Cyber Security as advocated by the 10 Steps to Cyber Security.

Last edited: 17 February 2020 12:38 pm