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10/31: Loxbot-B Worm Uses AOL to Spread
W32.Loxbot.B is a network-aware worm with back door capabilities that can also spread using AOL Instant Messenger.
10/31: Agent-EU a Windows Trojan
Troj/Agent-EU is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/31: Bancban-HA an Internet Banking Trojan
Troj/Bancban-HA is an internet banking Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/31: Dagonit-A a Multi-Component Trojan
Troj/Dagonit-A is a multi-component backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform that allows unauthorized remote access through the randomly open TCP port.
10/31; Dloader-XQ Trojan Disables Software
Troj/Dloader-XQ is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/31: Opanki-AC Worm Spreads Via AOL
Worm_Opanki.AC spreads through network shares and AOL Instant Messenger (AIM).
10/31: Backdoor.Sedepex Trojan Lets Attacker In
Backdoor.Sedepex is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on the compromised computer allowing a remote attacker to have unauthorized access, and ends various security-related processes.
10/31: Mytob-KQ Worm Drops Copy of Itself
Upon execution, Worm_Mytob.KQ drops a copy of itself as INTERNET.EXE in the Windows system folder.
10/31: Backdoore.Breplibot-B Copies Itself
Upon execution, Bkdr_Breplibot.B drops a copy of itself as CSMSV.EXE in the Windows system folder.
10/31: Kix_Ixlam-A Virus Infects all .KIX Files
Kix_Ixlam.A is a virus that infects all .KIX files found in the current folder by appending its code to a target file.
10/31: Rbot-AUL a Worm and Backdoor Trojan
W32/Rbot-AUL is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/28: Rbot-CLC Worm Modifies System
The presence of msaconfigurez.exe in the Windows system folder indicates infection of Worm-Rbot-CLC.
10/28: Banker-GD a Password-Stealing Trojan
Banker-GD is a password-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/28: Rbot-ATQ Worm and Backdoor
W32/Rbot-ATQ is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/28: Rbot-ATT a Worm and a Trojan
W32/Rbot-ATT is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/28: Trojan.Goldun-G Steals Passwords
Trojan-Goldun-G is a Trojan horse program that steals passwords and bank account details and sends the information to a remote attacker.
10/28: Fanbot-H Worm Uses Own Engine
Worm-Fanbot-H propagates by sending a copy of itself as an attachment to email messages, which it sends to target recipients, using its own Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) engine.
10/28: Squado-A a Downloader Trojan
Troj/Squado-A is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/28: Randex-Y a Network Worm
W32/Randex-Y is a network worm with backdoor capabilities that allows a remote intruder to access and control the computer via IRC channels.
10/28: Accoona Hacking Tool adds Toolbar
Accoona is a hacking tool.
10/28: Rbot-CJN Worm Drops in Copies
Worm-Rbot-CJN spreads by dropping copies of itself in the default network shares.
Group Delivers The Meaning of 'Spyware'
With the definition set, the ASC sets out to find the apps that can be considered spyware.
10/27: Inor-V an HTML Script Trojan
Troj/Inor-V is an HTML script Trojan.
10/27: Backdoor.Bifrose-D Sends Information
Backdoor.Bifrose.D is a Trojan horse that opens a back door and sends information to a remote server.
10/27: Sdbot-FME Worm Links to Servers
Sdbot-FME is a worm that connects to several IRC servers in order to receive remote control commands, acting as a backdoor.
10/27: Rbot-ATL Worm and Backdoor Trojan
W32/Rbot-ATL is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/27: Sdbot-ZM Worm With Trojan Functions
W32/Sdbot-ZM is a network worm with backdoor Trojan functionality for the Windows platform.
10/27: Agobot-ADS a Worm & Backdoor
W32/Agobot-ADS is a network worm with backdoor Trojan functionality for the Windows platform.
10/27: Spam-YFakeAccount Makes HTML Page
Spam-YFakeAccount makes use of social engineering to create fake Yahoo accounts possibly to send spam mails from those accounts later.
10/27: Dloader-XF a Windows Trojan
Troj/Dloader-XF is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/26: Rontokbro-K Worm Causes Instability
W32-Rontokbro-K@mm is a mass-mailing worm that causes system instability.
10/26: Nometz-B Maro Infects Documents
W97M-Nometz-B is a macro virus that infects Microsoft Word documents and uploads Word documents to a remote domain.
10/26: Bkdr_Mosucker-AI Backdoor Drops File
Bkdr_Mosucker.AI is a memory-resident backdoor that drops the file named LSASS.EXE, which is also detected as BKDR_MOSUCKER.AI, into the Fonts folder.
10/26: Naiva-A a Macro Trojan
Naiva.A is a macro Trojan that reaches the computer in a Word document that, once opened, drops the Trojan detected as Ranky.FY.
10/26: Rbot-ATE Worm and Backdoor
W32/Rbot-ATE is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/26: Agobot-TW a Worm and Trojan
W32/Agobot-TW is a worm and backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/26: Keylog-AP a Keylogging Trojan
Troj/Keylog-AP is a keylogging Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/26: Chode-J Worm Has IRC Backdoor
W32/Chode-J is a worm with IRC backdoor Trojan functionality.
10/26: Backdoor.Bifrose-D Trojan Sends Info
Backdoor.Bifrose.D is a Trojan horse that opens a back door and sends information to a remote server.
SMBs Getting Hammered by New Threats
A new study shows small to medium businesses lack the expertise to battle phishing and spyware.
10/25: Mytob-BZ a Mass-Mail Worm
W32/Mytob-BZ is a mass-mailing worm and backdoor Trojan that can be controlled through the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network.
10/25: SymbOS-Cabir-V Worm Hits Bluetooth
SymbOS-Cabir-V is a proof-of-concept worm that propagates through Bluetooth-enabled devices.
10/25: Rontokbro-J Worm Copies Itself
Worm_Rontokbro.J propagates by sending a copy of itself as an attachment to email messages.
10/25: Exedrop-E a Macro Virus
W97M_Exedrop.E is a macro virus that arrives on a system attached to a Microsoft Word document file.
10/25: IRCbot-AW a Backdoor Program
Bkdr_Ircbot.AW is a backdoor program that does not propagate on its own.
10/25: Rbot-APU a Worm and Trojan
W32/Rbot-APU is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/25: Lerma-A Worm May Overwrite Files
W32/Lerma-A is a worm for the Windows platform that can spread to other networked computers.
10/26: Mydoom-FP a Mass-Mailing Worm
W32.Mydoom.FP@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine to spread by email.
10/25: Brontok-D an Email Worm
W32/Brontok-D is an email worm that sends itself to the addresses gathered from the infected computer by searching files with the following extensions:
ASP, CFM, CSV, DOC, EML, HTML, PHP, TXT, WAB
10/25: Tilebot-P a Worm and IRC Trojan
W32/Tilebot-P is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/25: Mydoom-FP Worm Uses Own Engine
W32-Mydoom-FP@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine to spread by email.
10/25: Loosky-A a Mass-Mailing Worm
Several security vendors have issued alerts for W32/Loosky-A, a mass-mailing worm for the Windows platform.
10/25: Trojan.Finfanse Captures Screenshots
Trojan-Finfanse is a Trojan horse that attempts to capture screenshots of various online games and send them to a predetermined server.
10/25: Naiva-A a Macro Trojan
Naiva.A is a macro Trojan that reaches the computer in a Word document that, once opened, drops the Trojan detected as Ranky.FY.
10/25: Exedrop Trojan Drops, Executes File
W97M.Exedrop is a Trojan horse that drops and executes a file.
10/25: Rbot-ATD Worm Also an IRC Trojan
W32/Rbot-ATD is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/25: Trojan-Zlob-D Makes Encryption Key
Trojan.Zlob.D is a Trojan horse that creates an encryption key and can download and execute remote files.
10/24: Feutel-AD a Backdoor Trojan
Troj/Feutel-AD is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/24: Mocbot-A a Backdoor Program
Bcdr_Mocbot.A is a memory-resident backdoor program that takes advantage of a Microsoft Plug and Play vulnerability.
10/24: Rbot-ATC Worm Exploits Flaws
W32/Rbot-ATC spreads to other network computers by exploiting common buffer overflow vulnerabilities, including: LSASS (MS04-011), RPC-DCOM (MS04-012) and WKS (MS03-049) (CAN-2003-0812) and by copying itself to network shares protected by weak passwords.
10/24: Backdoor.Eparssa Trojan Opens Door
Backdoor.Eparssa is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on a compromised computer.
10/24: IRCBot-NT Trojan Links to Servers
IRCBot.NT is a backdoor that connects to several IRC servers in order to receive remote control commands.
10/24: Mytob-FC a Mass-Mailing Worm
W32/Mytob-FC is a mass-mailing worm and backdoor Trojan that can be controlled through the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network.
Finding the Right Mix for Information Assurance
Columnist Penny Klein says there are three key areas to information assurance. If your company isn't focused on all three, you're not really secured.
10/24: Brontok-E Worm Copies Itself
W32/Brontok-E is a worm that spreads by copying itself to network shares and by emailing itself to addresses harvested from files stored locally.
10/24: Kelvir-CP Worm Sends Itself
Worm_Kelvir.CP propagates by sending copies of itself to all MSN and AIM Messenger contacts of an affected system's user.
10/24: Hanlo-B Trojan Contacts Server
Troj/Hanlo-B is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/24: PWSteal.Tarno-P Nabs Passwords
PWSteal.Tarno.P is a password-stealing Trojan horse that attempts to log information entered into Web forms.
10/21: Backdoor.Darkmoon-B a Keylogger Trojan
Backdoor.Darkmoon.B is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on a compromised computer and has keylogging capabilities.
10/21: Paymite-B a Start Page Trojan
Troj/Paymite-B is a Start Page Trojan.
10/21: Dloader-WO a Downloader Trojan
Troj/Dloader-WO is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/21: Mitglie-CE a Backdoor Trojan
Troj/Mitglie-CE is a backdoor Trojan that allows a remote intruder to gain access and control over the computer.
10/21: Rbot-AST Worm has Backdoor
W32/Rbot-AST is a worm and backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/21: Goldun-B Worm in File Download
Worm-Goldun-B usually arrives on an affected system as a downloaded file of TROJ-DLOADER-AJQ.
10/21: Perda-G Trojan Lets Intruder In
Troj/Perda-G is a backdoor Trojan that allows a remote intruder to gain access and control over the computer.
10/21: WeatherBug a Hacking Tool App
WeatherBug is a program that installs the application called MyWay on the infected computer.
Gambling, Porn in Workplace Breed Spyware
Some security experts say 50 percent of spyware on corporate networks is caused by workers visiting pornographic and gambling sites while on the job. What should you do?
10/20: PWSteal.Tarno-O Grabs Passwords
PWSteal-Tarno-O is a password-stealing Trojan horse program that attempts to log information entered into Web forms.
10/20: Juny-B Trojan Encrypts Files
Like its predecessor, TROJ_JUNY.A, Trojan_Juny.B encrypts files of certain types, such as Microsoft Word documents, HTML files, text files, and ZIP files, so that they can no longer be opened or executed by an affected user.
10/20: Mytob-MD Worm Drops Copy
Upon execution, Worm-Mytob-MD drops a copy of itself as MSCDVVS.EXE in the Windows system folder.
10/20: Fanbot-F Displays Fake Message
Upon execution, Worm-Fanbot-F displays a fake error message to trick users into thinking that the file did not run on an affected system.
10/20: Worm_Combra-G Uses Own Engine
Worm_Combra.G propagates by sending an email message that contains a link, which it sends to target recipients using its own Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) engine, causing heavy network traffic.
10/20: Spybot-YXX Worm Opens Door
W32.Spybot-YXX is a network-aware worm that opens a back door on the compromised computer.
10/20: Mytob-GR a Mass-Mailing Worm
W32/Mytob-gr@MM is a mass-mailing worm that combines W32/Mydoom@MM functionality with W32/Sdbot.worm functionality.
10/20: Rbot-ANK Worm Has Backdoor
W32/Rbot-ANK is a worm with backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.
10/20: Rbot-ASS a Worm and Trojan
W32/Rbot-ASS is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/20: Tompai-B a Backdoor Trojan
Troj/Tompai-B is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/20: Fanbot-Gen Detects Email Worms
W32/Fanbot-Gen detects members of the W32/Fanbot family of mass-mailing worms.
10/20: Squado-A a Downloader Trojan
Troj/Squado-A is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/20: Botter-A Worm Uses Mail, IRC
W32.Botter.A@mm is a mass-mailing worm that also spreads through IRC.
Swift Mytob Worm is Back
Prolific worm rears its head once again
10/20: DNSChanger-A Trojan Copies Itself
DNSChanger-A is a Trojan that when run, (usually by user executing the file), the file would copy itself.
Email Security: How Much is Enough?
Corporate networks are under attack from email threats and viruses. To protect the network, we layer security, but how many layers are enough? How much is too little?
10/20: Yabe-B Trojan Spreads Via Email
Troj-Yabe.B is a memory-resident Trojan that propagates via email messages sent by a remote malicious user.
10/20: Rbot-ASV Worm also a Trojan
W32/Rbot-ASV is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/20: Sdbot-AEH Trojan Lets Intruder In
Troj/Sdbot-AEH is a backdoor Trojan that allows a remote intruder to gain access and control over the computer via IRC channels.
10/20: Trojan-Gamqowi Lowers Settings
Trojan-Gamqowi is a Trojan horse that opens a back door and lowers security settings on the compromised computer.
10/20: Fanbot-K Worm Runs in Background
W32/Fanbot-K is an email, network and P2P worm and IRC backdoor for the Windows platform.
10/19: Mytob-LZ Worm Uses Own Engine
Similar to other MYTOB variants, Worm-Mytob.LZ spreads copies of itself as an attachment to an email message that it sends to target recipients using its own Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) engine.
10/19: Loxbot-A Worm Opens Back Door
W32-Loxbot-A is a worm that opens a back door and can receive commands from a remote attacker.
10/19: Rbot-ASI Worm, Backdoor Trojan
W32/Rbot-ASI is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/19: Brontok-A Worm Searches Files
W32/Brontok-A is an email worm that sends itself to addresses gathered from the infected computer by searching files with the following extensions: ASP, CFM, CSV, DOC, EML, HTML, PHP, TXT, WAB
10/19: AKeyLogger a Hacking Tool
AKeyLogger is a hacking tool.
10/19: Talandra-F a Backdoor Trojan
Troj/Taladra-F is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/19: Bagle-AP an Email Worm
W32/Bagle-AP is an email worm for the Windows platform.
10/19: Fanbot-E Shows Error Message
Upon execution, Worm-Fanbot-E displays an error message.
10/19: Drefir-F Worm Uses Email, IRC
Like earlier DREFIR variants, Worm-Drefir-F has the capability to spread via email and Internet Relay Chat (IRC).
10/19: Juny-A Trojan Drops Russian File
Troj_Juny.A is a Trojan that drops the file OHGDEV J B@L B CNQRH!.TXT, which roughly translates from Russian to English as PIZDETS TO YOU IN GUESTS!.TXT.
10/19: Mytob-MB Worm Drops Copy
Upon execution, Worm-Mytob-MB drops a copy of itself as TASKGMR.EXE in the Windows system folder.
10/18: Exploit-Ssploit Targets Flaw
Exploit-Ssploit is a generic detection for a proof-of-concept Trojan that exploits the COM Structured Storage Vulnerability ( MS05-12 ) affecting Microsoft Windows operating systems.
10/18: Fanbot-C Worm in an Attachment
Worm_Fanbot.C spreads copies of itself as an attachment to email messages that it sends to target recipients, using its own Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) engine.
10/18: Mytob-FA a Mass-Mailing Worm
W32/Mytob-FA is a mass-mailing worm and backdoor Trojan that can be controlled through the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network.
10/18: Mytob-LE Worm Lowers Security
W32.Mytob.LE@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door and lowers security settings on the compromised computer.
10/18: Bancban-AN a Data-Stealing Trojan
Troj/Bancban-AN is a data stealing Trojan that attempts to capture confidential information related to internet banking, such as usernames and logon passwords.
10/18: Rbot-ASF Worm also a Trojan
W32/Rbot-ASF is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/18: Rbot -ASH Worm has Backdoor
W32/Rbot-ASH is a network worm with backdoor Trojan functionality for the Windows platform.
10\/18: Sdbot-AEB Trojan Creates Files
W32/Sdbot-AEB is a worm and backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/18: Leebad-A Worm Copies Files
W32/Leebad-A is a worm for the Windows platform that copies files to the root folder of all functional drives, including network drives.
10/18: Codbot-AF Worm also a Trojan
W32/Codbot-AF is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/18: Agobot-TV Worm Lets Intruder In
W32/Agobot-TV is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/18: Sdbot-AEA Worm Creates Entries
W32/Sdbot-AEA is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/18: Mytob-LV Worm Uses Own Engine
Like other WORM_MYTOB variants, Worm_Mytob.LV spreads by attaching a copy of itself to an email message, which it sends to target recipients using its own Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) engine.
10/18: Tilebot-AD Worm Copies Itself
W32/Tilebot-AD is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/17: GrayBird-X a Backdoor Trojan
Troj/GrayBird-X is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/17: Dloader-WF a Downloader Trojan
Troj/Dloader-WF is a downloader for the Windows platform.
10/17: Mytob-KU Worm Lowers Security
W32.Mytob.KU@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door and lowers security settings on the compromised computer.
10/17: Fanbot-H a P2P Worm and Trojan
W32/Fanbot-H is a mass-mailing and P2P worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/17: SVrAny-A a Hacking Tool
SvrAny.A is a hacking tool.
10/17: Dadobra-H Trojan Accesses Internet
Troj/Dadobra-H is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/17: Rbot-APJ Worm Has Trojan Functions
W32/Rbot-APJ is a network worm with backdoor Trojan functionality for the Windows platform.
10/17: Trojan-Ssploit-A Hidden in Other Virus
TROJ-SSPLOIT.A is a proof-of-concept Trojan that may arrive on a system as a component of other malware.
10/17: Mytob-EY a Worm and IRC Trojan
W32/Mytob-EY is a mass-mailing worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/17: Mytob-GH Worm Sends Emails
W32/Mytob-GH is a mass-mailing worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/17: Rbot-ARZ Worm and Backdoor
W32/Rbot-ARZ is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/17: Dabora-A Worm Arrives Via Email
Worm_Dabora.A is a memory-resident worm that arrives on an affected system via email.
10/17: Mytob-EZ a Mass-Mail Worm
W32/Mytob-EZ is a mass-mailing worm and IRC backdoor Trojan.
IRCbot Trojan Spoofing Skype
Researchers discover new malware variant that teases with a fake Skype app.
10/17: Rbot-ARM Worm and Trojan
W32/Rbot-ARY is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/14: Agobot-TS Worm Runs Silently
W32/Agobot-TS is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/14: Opanki-AD Worm Drops a Copy
Upon execution, Worm-Opanki.AD drops a copy of itself as LOCKX.EXE in the Windows system folder.
10/14: Mytob-LL Worm Has Own Engine
Worm-Mytob.LL propagates by sending a copy of itself as an attachment to email messages, which it sends to target recipients, using its own Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) engine.
10/14: Mytob-KP Worm Lowers Security
W32.Mytob.KP@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door and lowers security settings on the compromised computer.
10/14: Agobot-AXJ Worm Uses Shares
Worm_Agobot.AXJ propagates via network shares.
10/14: Lebreat-A Worm Uses LSASS Flaw
W32/Lebreat-A is a worm with a backdoor component for the Windows platform.
10/14: Sober-L a Mass-Mailing Worm
W32/Sober-L is a mass-mailing worm for the Windows platform.
Red Hat Tests Security Skills
The Linux distributor launches a performance-based security cert for the OS.
10/14: Rbot-ARQ Worm also a Trojan
W32/Rbot-ARQ is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/14: Agent-EN Trojan Steals Information
Troj/Agent-EN is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/14: Mytob-EX a Mass-Mailing Worm
W32/Mytob-EX is a mass-mailing worm and IRC backdoor Trojan.
10/13: Rbot-ARH Worm and Trojan Lets Intruders In
W32/Rbot-ARH is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/13: Istbar-BT a Downloader Trojan
Troj/Istbar-BT is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/13: Rbot-CLS Worm Dropped by Other Worm
Worm_Rbot.CLS arrives as a dropped file of another malware that Trend Micro detects as WORM_KELVIR.CL.
10/13: Kelvir-CL Worm Spreads Via IM
Some security vendors have issued alerts for Kelvir-CL worm, which spreads via the instant messaging application MSN Messenger.
10/13: Sdbot-ADY a Worm and Trojan
W32/Rbot-ARI is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/13: Small-QJ Trojan Contacts Remote Server
Troj/Small-QJ is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/13: Mytob-LJ Worm Uses Own Engine
Like other WORM_MYTOB variants, Worm_Mytob.LJ spreads by attaching a copy of itself to an email message that it sends to target recipients using its own Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) engine.
10/12; Bibot-A Worm has Backdoor
W32/Bibot-A is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/12:: Rbot-ARD Worm attacks Windows
W32/Rbot-ARD is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/12; Spybot-DX a Worm and Trojan
W32/Spybot-DX is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/12: Fanbot-A Worm also a Trojan
W32/Fanbot-A is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/12: Stubbot-D Worm also a Trojan
W32/Stubbot-D is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/12: Alasrou-A Worm Nabs Addresses
W32/Alasrou-A is an email address harvesting worm for the Windows platform.
10/12: Rbot-AQW Worm also a Trojan
W32/Rbot-AQW is a network worm with backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/12: Mytob-DW Worm also an IRC Trojan
W32/Mytob-DW is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/12: Forbot-CI Trojan also a Worm
W32/Forbot-CI is an IRC backdoor Trojan and network worm for the Windows platform.
10/12: Lebreat-A Worm Has Backdoor
W32/Lebreat-A is a worm with a backdoor component for the Windows platform.
10/12: Rontokbro-C Worm Copies Itself
Worm_Rontokbro.C is a memory-resident worm that propagates by sending a copy of itself to email messages.
10/12: Mytob-KM a Mass-Mailing Worm
W32.Mytob.KM@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door and lowers security settings on the compromised computer.
10/12: Backdoor.Graybird-R a Hidden Trojan
Backdoor.Graybird.R is a Trojan horse that hides its presence on the compromised computer and downloads remote files.
10/12: Rbot-ARE Worm and Trojan Exploits Flaws
W32/Rbot-ARE is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/12: Mytob-LH Worm Uses Own Engine
Like other WORM_MYTOB variants, Worm_Mytob.LH spreads by attaching a copy of itself to an email message, which it sends to target recipients using its own Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) engine.
10/12: Rontokbro-D Worm Drops Itself
Worm_Rontokbro.D is a memory-resident worm that drops several copies of itself into various folder locations on the affected system.
10/11: Rbot-AQQ Worm also a Trojan
W32/Rbot-AQQ is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/11: Trojan.DSBrick-A Targets Nintendo
Trojan.DSBrick.A is a Trojan horse that overwrites critical portions of memory on Nintendo DS devices, preventing the device from operating correctly.
10/11: Codbot-AD Worm also a Trojan
W32/Codbot-AD is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/11: Lyus-N a Downloader Trojan
Troj/Iyus-N is a downloader Trojan.
10/11: Backdoor.Nibu-O Runs Keylogger
Backdoor-Nibu-O is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on a compromised computer.
10/11: Zafi-F Worm Uses Own Engine
W32/Zafi.f@MM is a new variant of the Zafi worm.
10/11: Agobot-TR Worm also a Backdoor
W32/Agobot-TR is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/11: Trojan.DSBrick-B Targets Nintendo
Trojan.DSBrick.B is a Trojan horse that overwrites critical portions of memory on Nintendo DS devices, preventing the device from operating correctly.
Mobile Workers Cut Gaping Hole in Security
As a growing army of mobile workers hit the road with their trusty laptops, few of them are properly secured. And that could mean big trouble for the corporate network... and critical corporate data.
Microsoft Addresses Tardy Patch
The company releases three critical, four important and two moderate security bulletins, including one held from last month.
10/11: Brontok-A an Email Worm
W32/Brontok-A is an email worm that sends itself to addresses gathered from the infected computer.
10/11: Lecna-D a Backdoor Trojan
Troj/Lecna-D is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/11: Bkdr_Vipgsm-C a Backdoor Program
Bkdr_Vipgsm.C is a memory-resident backdoor program that may arrive on a system as a downloaded file of other malware, such as TROJ_AGENT.ABT.
10/10: Mirchack-A Trojan a Client Program
Troj/Mirchack-A is a copy of the mIRC32 client program that has been hacked to work in conjunction with an mIRC backdoor Trojan.
10/10: Erkez-G an Email, P2P Worm
For the second time in three days, a security vendor is issuing an alert for W32/Erkez-G, an email and peer-to-peer worm for the Windows platform.
10/10: Mytob-EV Worm also a Trojan
W32/Mytob-EV is a mass-mailing worm and IRC backdoor Trojan.
10/10: Kangaroo-B Monitors Windows
W32/Kangaroo-B is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/10: Agobot-TP Worm also a Backdoor
W32/Agobot-TP is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/10: Rbot-AOP Worm is a Backdoor
W32/Rbot-AOP is a network worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/10: Mytob-LF Worm Arrives as Attachment
Worm_Mytob.LF arrives as an attachment to certain email messages.
10/10: Rbot-AQM Worm also a Trojan
W32/Rbot-AQM is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
Microsoft to Patch 9 on Tuesday
Is XP SP3 in the wings?
10/10: Sdbot-ADV Worm also a Trojan
W32/Sdbot-ADV is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/10: Rbot-AQO Trojan Lets Hacker In
W32/Rbot-AQO is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform that allows a remote intruder to gain access and control over the computer.
10/10: Rbot-AQP Worm also a Trojan
W32/Rbot-AQP is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/7: Erkez-G a Mass-Mailing Worm
W32.Erkez.G@mm is a mass-mailing worm that sends itself to email addresses gathered from the compromised computer.
10/7: Beagle-CR Worm Uses Own Engine
W32.Beagle.CK@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine to email copies of itself to addresses gathered from the compromised computer.
10/7: Downloader-FHO Drops Second Trojan
Downloader-FHO is a Trojan that downloads from a certain web page another Trojan detected as Rivarts.A to the affected computer.
10/7: Mytob-ES Worm Lets Intruder In
W32/Mytob-ES is a mass-mailing worm and IRC backdoor Trojan.
10/7: Trojan.Satiloler Steals Information
Trojan.Satiloler is a Trojan horse that attempts to steal user names, passwords, and other computer information.
10/7: Sisery-A Trojan a 'Nuisance' Program
Troj/Sisery-A is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/7: Rivarts-A Trojan Logs Keystrokes
Rivarts.A is a Trojan that logs the keystrokes entered by the user, blocks web addresses and stores the certificates used in the affected computer.
10/7: Sober-L a Mass-Mailing Worm
W32/Sober-L is a mass-mailing worm for the Windows platform.
10/7: Mytob-LA Worm Arrives as Attachment
Similar to other MYTOB variants, Worm_Mytob.LA spreads copies of itself as an attachment to an email message that it sends to target recipients using its own Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) engine.
10/7: Agent-ABT Trojan Executes File
Troj_Agent.ABT is a Trojan that attempts to download and execute a file from a specific Web site before terminating itself.
10/7: Beagle-CL Worm Uses Own Engine
W32.Beagle.CL@mm is a mass-mailing worm with back door capabilities that uses its own SMTP engine to email copies of itself to addresses gathered from the compromised computer.
10/7: Tilebot-AA Worm Spreads to Shares
W32/Tilebot-AA is a worm that attempts to spread to remote network shares.
Vendors Team Up to Solve Virus Naming Confusion
A growing group of anti-virus companies are working together to tackle the confusion that grows out of the same malware getting different names from different vendors.
Targeted Virus Attacks Replace Sweeping Assaults
Massive virus attacks that clobber the Internet are giving way to pin-pointed assaults that quietly go after specific companies and agencies.
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