Spyware.FormBook

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Short bio

Spyware.FormBook is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a family of Spyware that can be controlled remotely to steal information from an affected Windows system.

Type of infection

Spyware.FormBook looks for processes that contain certain strings and steals information from those processes. It sends this information to a remote server selected from a list of hardcoded URLs. It receives  data and commands from a remote controller. Spyware.FormBook is usually offered for download on shady websites under false pretences.

Protection

Malwarebytes blocks Spyware.FormBook

Home remediation

You can use the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Nebula console to scan endpoints.

Nebula endpoint tasks menu

Choose the Scan + Quarantine option. Afterwards you can check the Detections page to see which threats were found.

On the Quarantine page you can see which threats were quarantined and restore them if necessary.