Win32/Skeeyah is a type of malware classified as a Trojan horse. Trojans are malicious software that disguise themselves as legitimate programs and can perform various harmful actions on a computer system without the user’s knowledge or consent.
Once a computer is infected with Win32/Skeeyah, it can perform several malicious activities. Some common actions performed by this Trojan include stealing sensitive information such as login credentials, credit card numbers, or personal data. It may also allow unauthorized access to the infected computer, enabling remote hackers to control the machine or use it for illegal activities.
Win32/Skeeyah typically spreads through various means, such as email attachments, infected software downloads, malicious websites, or exploiting security vulnerabilities in the operating system or other software applications. It can also be distributed through social engineering techniques, where users are tricked into running the malware by clicking on malicious links or downloading infected files.
It is important to have up-to-date antivirus software installed on your computer and to exercise caution while opening emails or downloading files from unknown sources to minimize the risk of being infected by Win32/Skeeyah or any other malware.