Threat H.W.HuHWES.3

URI: H.W.HuHWES.3

Package: Application

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Description: Malware infection at Host due to execution of viral email attachment at WebBrowser on Host: the user Human runs a malicious file sent as an email attachment via webmail service MUA, infecting their client device Host.

Threat Type: Primary Threat

Matching Pattern:

H.W.HuHWES.3
MP-HuHWES

Finds a Human using a web browser running on a host to access email.

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CSG-AntiMalwareAtHost

Anti-malware software is installed on device Host and kept up to date by regular software patches, and so can detect and prevent the execution of malicious code.

CSG-SpamFilteringAtMUA

Spam filtering functionality is installed on the email user agent MUA (a mail client or a webmail service).

CSG-UserSecurityTraining

Users in the role Human are trained to avoid most common cyber security errors by using only strong passwords, recognising malicious emails, and the importance of physical security including the use of screen locking for fixed devices that cannot be carried on the person.