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Malware

MOUSEISLAND

MOUSEISLAND is a Microsoft Word macro downloader used as the first infection stage and is delivered inside a password-protected zip attached to a phishing email.

MOUSEISLAND is a VBScript malware family.

Background

MOUSEISLAND is a macro-based downloader embedded in a Microsoft Word document that serves as the initial infection stage, arriving in a password-protected zip attached to a phishing message. According to Fireeye's investigations into ICEDID-related intrusions, MOUSEISLAND has gone on to deliver PHOTOLOADER, an intermediate downloader that subsequently installs ICEDID.


Source: Malpedia (Fraunhofer FKIE).