{
  "family": "prepscram",
  "sample_count": 3130,
  "category": "trojan_generic",
  "description": "Prepscram is a packer and obfuscation family commonly used to disguise other malware payloads, particularly adware and trojans. Detection of Prepscram typically indicates the presence of a packed malicious payload underneath; the real family must be determined through unpacking and dynamic analysis.",
  "cta": "If you suspect this malware on your system, do not attempt manual removal. Contact SystemHelpdesk expert MSP support at 855-783-7555 for professional incident response guidance.",
  "aliases": [],
  "enrichment_level": "hand-curated",
  "faq": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is Prepscram?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Prepscram is a packer and obfuscation family commonly used to disguise other malware payloads, particularly adware and trojans. Detection of Prepscram typically indicates the presence of a packed malicious payload underneath; the real family must be determined through unpacking and dynamic analysis."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How does Prepscram spread?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Prepscram is a generic detection covering varied trojan samples and does not represent a single distinct family with well-documented distribution."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What are the signs of a Prepscram infection?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Generic trojan symptoms apply: unfamiliar processes, unexpected network connections, and AV alerts for Prepscram variants."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What should I do if I think I have Prepscram on my system?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "If you suspect this malware on your system, do not attempt manual removal. Contact SystemHelpdesk expert MSP support at 855-783-7555 for professional incident response guidance."
      }
    }
  ],
  "faq_count": 4,
  "mitre_attack": [],
  "cisa_advisory": null,
  "last_updated": "2026-05-27"
}