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Malware: Archive: July 2006 

7/31: Spybot-LA Worm and Backdoor Runs in Background

W32/Spybot-LA is a worm and IRC backdoor for the Windows platform.

7/31: Firnavo.Exploit Trojan Exploits Firefox Flaw

Firnavo.Exploit is a proof-of-concept Trojan that exploits the Mozilla Firefox Javascript Navigator Object Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (BID 19192).

7/31: Tilebot-GD Worm and Trojan Exploits Flaws

W32/Tilebot-GD is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/31: Bckdr-MLI Trojan Gives Intruder Access

Troj/Bckdr-MLI is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/31: Xorpix-H Trojan Dropped by Other Trojan

Troj/Xorpix-H is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/31: MSNMaker.B Backdoor Arrives as File via Messenger

Bkdr_MSNMaker.B is a backdoor that usually arrives on a system as a file manually sent by a malicious user via the instant messaging (IM) application MSN Messenger.

7/31: Agent-CIQ a Windows Trojan

Troj/Agent-CIQ is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/31: Trojan.Agirvab Infects Legitimate File

Trojan.Agirvab is a Trojan horse that infects the legitimate file %System32%wininet.dll with code to download and execute a remote file.

7/31: Trojan_Bagle.AE Connects to Several URLs

Trend Micro has received reports about Trojan_Bagle.AE in the wild.

7/31: Trojan.Agirvab!wininet Downloads Remote Files

Trojan.Agirvab!wininet is a Trojan horse that downloads remote files onto the compromised computer.

Exploits Fish For Unpatched PCs

Attacks aimed at unpatched Microsoft systems.

7/28: Agent-CIO Trojan Gives Intruder Remote Access

Troj/Agent-CIO is a backdoor Trojan that allows a remote intruder to gain access and control over the computer.

7/28: Kelvir.LG Worm Spreads Via MSN Messenger

W32.Kelvir.LG is a worm that spreads via MSN Messenger and downloads remote files.

7/28: Dloadr-AKX a Windows Trojan Downloader

Troj/Dloadr-AKX is a Trojan downloader for the Windows platform.

7/28: Keylog-HD Trojan Communicates With Server

Two security vendors have issued alerts for Troj/Keylog-HD, a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/28: Puce-H Virus Continues to Infect RAR, ZIP Archives

For the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for W32/Puce-H, a virus for the Windows platform.

7/28: Looked-E Virus and Backdoor Runs in Background

W32/Looked-E is a virus and backdoor for the Windows platform.

7/28: Backdoor.Tricker Worm Spreads Via MSN Messenger

Backdoor.Tricker is a worm that spreads via MSN Messenger and downloads remote files.

7/27: Backdoor-DIW Trojan Gives Attacker Remote Access

The BackDoor-DIW Trojan provides remote access capabilities to an attacker; allowing them to control an infected system over the internet.

7/27: Trojan.PPDropper.D Exploit PowerPoint Flaw

Trojan.PPDropper.D is a Trojan horse that exploits a vunerability in Microsoft Powerpoint and drops an executable file onto the compromised computer.

7/27: Tutiam a Mass-Mailing Worm

W32/Tutiam@MM is a mass mailing worm that sends itself to the email addresses that it harvests on the infected computer.

7/27: Bancos-ARD an Internet Banking Trojan

Troj/Bancos-ARD is an internet banking Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/27: Kuku-B a Windows Downloader Trojan

Troj/Kuku-B is a Trojan downloader for the Windows platform.

7/27: Trojan.Acdropper.B Exploits Flaw to Drop File

Trojan.Acdropper.B exploits a vulnerability to drop and execute a malicious file on the compromised computer.

7/27: Yurist-B a Worm and Information-Stealing Trojan

W32/Yurist-B is a network worm and information stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/27: Mdropper.AY Trojan May Arrive as Dropped File

Troj_Mdropper.AY may arrive on a system as a dropped file of another malware, or as a downloaded file from the Internet by an unsuspecting user when visiting a malicious Web site.

7/27: PPCrash.A Trojan Causes PowerPoint to Crash

Troj_PPCrash.A is dropped by other malware or downloaded from the Internet.

7/26: AdClick-CR Trojan Gives Intruder Remote Access

Troj/AdClick-CR is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/26: MSIL/Cabac.a Worm Harvests Email Addresses

MSIL/Cabac.a@MM is a mass mailing worm that sends itself to the email addresses that it harvests on the infected computer.

7/26: Dloadr-AKL Downloader Trojan Targets Windows

Troj/Dloadr-AKL is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/26: Banker-CZC an Internet Banking Trojan

Troj/Banker-CZC is an Internet banking Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/26: Delf-CXN Trojan Downloads, Installs, Runs Software

Troj/Delf-CXN is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/26: Dloadr-AKQ a Downloader Windows Trojan

Troj/Dloadr-AKQ is an downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/26: Dengis.A Virus Infects Matlab Source Files

Dengis.A is a virus that infects Matlab source files, using the prepending method, which is adding its own code to the beginning of the code of the original file.

7/26: Backdoor.Mulim Trojan Spreads Via IM Programs

Backdoor.Mulim is a Trojan horse that was distributed through Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, and ICQ instant messaging programs.

7/26: Backdoor.Scarycrow Trojan Opens Backdoor

Backdoor.Scarycrow is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on the compromised computer.

7/26: Agent-CIL an Information-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Agent-CIL is an information-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/25: RuinDl-K Trojan Copies Itself

Troj/RuinDl-K is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/25: Trojan.Agent.doc.C Downloads, Executes Files

Trojan.Agentdoc.C is a Trojan horse that downloads and executes remote files on the compromised computer.

7/25: Tilebot-GA Worm and Backdoor Exploits Flaws

W32W32/Tilebot-GA is a worm and IRC backdoor for the Windows platform.

7/25: Amirecivel.H Worm Needs .NET 2.0 to Run

W32.Amirecivel.H@mm is a mass-mailing worm that requires .NET 2.0 to run.

7/25: Agent.CXV Trojan Drops Itself, Creates Folder

TrenTrend Micro has received numerous reports of Troj_Agent.CXV being spammed in the wild.d Micro has received numerous reports of Troj_Agent.CXV being spammed in the wild.

7/25: Dloadr-AKL Trojan May Download, Execute File

Troj/Dloadr-AKL is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/25: Mytob.DP Worm Uses Own SMTP Engine

Worm_Mytob.DP is a worm that spreads 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.

7/25: Tilebot-GB Worm and Trojan Runs in Background

W32/Tilebot-GB is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/24: SrchSpy-C Trojan Monitors IE Activity

Troj/SrchSpy-C is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/24: ASPLux.A Virus Inserts Code into ASPX Files

ASPLux.A is a virus with no destructive effects.

7/24: Sdbot-CCR Worm and Trojan Exploits Flaws

W32/Sdbot-CCR is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/24: Zlob-PV a Downloader Trojan

Troj/Zlob-PV is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/24: Fer.Kruel Ferite Script Overwrites Other Script Files

Fer.Kruel is a Ferite script that will overwrite other script files.

7/24: FakeVNC-A Trojan Gives Intruder Access

Troj/FakeVNC-A is a Trojan.

7/24: Small.CRZ Trojan Arrives as Email Attachment

Troj_Small.CRZ is a Trojan that arrives as attachment to email messages mass-spammed by another malware or a malicious user.

7/24: Haxdoor-CP Trojan Performs Multiple Functions

Troj/Haxdoor-CP is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/24: Gobrena.U Trojan Arrives as Download or Attachment

Troj_Gobrena.U is a Trojan that arrives on a system either downloaded from the Internet or dropped by other malware.

7/21: Sinowal.BS Trojan Harvests Information

Sinowal.BS is a Trojan that harvests information from the affected computer, such as passwords and other data stored in Protected Storage, as well as in the email clients Ak-Mail, Eudora and The Bat, among others.

7/21: Backdoor.Glupzy Trojan Changes User's Password

Backdoor.Glupzy is a Trojan horse that changes a user's password to 'hacked.'

7/21: Rbot-ETT Worm and IRC Backdoor Exploits Flaws

W32/Rbot-ETT is a worm and IRC backdoor for the Windows platform.

7/21: QQRob-RP an Information-Stealing Trojan

Troj/QQRob-RP is an information-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/21: Hyder-A Trojan Communicates With Server

Troj/Hyder-A is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/21: Fer_Kruel.A a Script File Infector

Fer_Kruel.A is a script file infector that infects all Ferite script files in the folder where this script is executed.

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7/21: Prosti-Gen Trojan Family Do Keylogging, Info-Stealing

Troj/Prosti-Gen is a family of backdoor Trojans for the Windows platform.

7/21: Dloader.DKY Trojan Connects to URL

Trend Micro has received numerous samples of Troj_Dloader.DKY being spammed in the wild.

7/21: Backdoor-DIU Trojan Gives Attacker System Control

Backdoor-DIU Trojan provides remote access capabilities to an attacker; allowing them to control an infected system over the internet.

7/21: Backdoor-DIV Trojan Lets Attacker Gain Access

Backdoor-DIV is a Trojan that provides remote access capabilities to an attacker; allowing them to control an infected system over the internet.

7/21: VB-CAI a Peer-to-Peer Worm

W32/VB-CAI is a Peer-to-peer worm for the Windows platform.

7/20: Backdr-C a Windows Backdoor Trojan

Troj/Backdr-C is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/20: Dloadr-AJG Trojan Targets Windows

Troj/Dloadr-AJG is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/20: Hupigon-KX Trojan Targets Windows

Troj/Hupigon-KX is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/20: LegMir-YY an Information-Stealing Trojan

Troj/LegMir-YY is an information stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/20: Dloadr-AJK Trojan Downloads, Installs, Runs Software

Troj/Dloadr-AJK is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/20: Sdbot-BZD Worm Awaits Commands from Attacker

W32/Sdbot-BZD is a worm for the Windows platform.

7/20: Clagger-X Trojan Downloads Further Code

Troj/Clagger-X is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/20: Tilebot-FW Worm and Backdoor Exploits Flaws

W32/Tilebot-FW is a worm and IRC backdoor for the Windows platform.

7/20: CWSMeup-D a Downloader Trojan

Troj/CWSMeup-D is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/20: Ranck-EP a Proxy Trojan

Troj/Ranck-EP is a proxy Trojan that allows a remote intruder to route HTTP traffic through the computer.

7/20: Swizz-Fam Trojans Download, Execute Files

Troj/Swizz-Fam is a family of Trojans that have functionality to download and execute files from the internet.

7/20: Dropper-KY a Windows Trojan

Troj/Dropper-KY is a Trojan dropper for the Windows platform.

7/20: JS.StartPage.B Script Modifies Registry; Affects IE

JS.StartPage.B is a script that modifies the registry so that Internet Explorer continuously opens qq1234.com.

7/12: Downloader-AXJ Trojan Drops Files

Upon execution, Downloader-AXJ Trojan makes internet connections with www.scream[removed].ws in the background without users knowledge.

7/20: Brontok-M Worm Copies Itself

W32/Brontok-M is a worm for the Windows platform.

7/20: Gobrena.C Trojan Dropped by Other Malware

Troj_Gobrena.C is a Trojan that arrives on a system either ownloaded from the Internet or dropped by other malware.

7/20: MultiDropper-QW Trojan Opens IE, Displays Error

Upon execution, MultiDropper-QW Trojan opens Internet Explorer and connects to bullseye-[Removed].com.

7/20: Yabe.T Trojan Arrives as Spam Mail Attachment

Troj_Yabe.T is a Trojan that arrives as an attachment to spammed email messages.

7/20: Mdropper.L Trojan Exploits MS-Word Flaw

Trojan.Mdropper.L is a Trojan horse that exploits an MS-Word vulnerability and drops an executable file onto the compromised computer.

7/20: Trojan.Schoeberl.B a Minor Variant of Other Trojan

Trojan.Schoeberl.B is a Trojan horse that is a minor variant of Trojan.Schoeberl.

7/20: Banload.AUL Trojan Arrives as Attachment

Troj_Banload.AUL is a Trojan that usually arrives as an attachment to a spammed email message.

7/18: Dloader.DHZ Trojan Arrives as Spammed Attachment

Troj_Dloader.DHZ is a Trojan that may arrive on a system as a file attached to a spammed email message, dropped by other malware, or downloaded by an unsuspecting user when visiting malicious Web sites.

7/18: Clagger.B Trojan Downloads, Executes File

Trojan.Clagger.B is a Trojan horse that attempts to download and execute a file from the Internet.

7/18: Trojan.Riler.F Installs Itself As An LSP

Trojan.Riler.F is a back door Trojan horse that installs itself as a layered service provider (LSP), and allows a remote attacker to have unauthorized access to the compromised computer.

7/18: Dloader.DHX Trojan Executes File in Root Folder

Troj_Dloader.DHX is a Trojan that usually arrives as an attachment to a spammed email message.

7/18: Xorpix-H Trojan Dropped by Other Trojan

Troj/Xorpix-H is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/18: Feebs-AX Worm Spreads Via Email, File Sharing

W32/Feebs-AX is a worm for the Windows platform.

7/18: Dloadr-AIZ Trojan Downloads, Executes File

Troj/Dloadr-AIZ is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/18: ACTS.Spaceflash Worm Spreads Via MySpace.com

ACTS.Spaceflash is a ActionScript-based worm that spreads through MySpace.com user accounts.

7/18: Netsky.BR Worm Spreads Via Email

Netsky.BR is a worm that does not have any destructive effects.

7/18: Dropper-KT Trojan Drops Other Trojan in Temp Folder

Troj/Dropper-KT is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/18: Downloader-AAP.c Trojan Delivered Via Ebay Note

Downloader-AAP.c is a Trojan that is delivered via a spammed eBay message.

7/18: Strong.A Virus Infects Executable Files

W32.Stong.A is a virus that spreads by infecting executable files and may have downloader and keylogging capabilities.

7/18: Trojan.Gobrena.B Downloads, Executes Files

Trojan.Gobrena.B is a Trojan horse that downloads and executes files.

7/17: Alcra-E Worm May Arrive Disguised as Media Player File

W32/Alcra-E is a worm for the Windows platform that may arrive disguised as a Windows Media Player file.

7/17: Agent-CIG Trojan Communicates With Websites

Troj/Agent-CIG is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/17: Dloadr-AJB Trojan Communicates With Server

Troj/Dloadr-AJB is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/17: Squatbot-A a WindowsTrojan

Troj/Squatbot-A is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/17: Riler-T Trojan Targets Windows

Troj/Riler-T is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/17: Yabe.Q Trojan May Arrive as Attachment

TrendLabs has been receiving samples of Troj_Yabe.Q a Trojan being spammed via email.

7/17: Banker-CZP Trojan Sends Notification Messages

Troj/Banker-CZP is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/14: Feebs-AW Worm Spreads Via Email

W32/Feebs-AW is a worm for the Windows platform.

7/14: WowPWS-O a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/WowPWS-O is a password-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/14: DownLd-AAG Trojan Communicates With Server

Troj/DownLd-AAG is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/14: Perl.Raumoni Worm Exploits Flaws

Perl.Raumoni is a worm written in Perl script that attempts to spread by exploiting certain vulnerabilities on Web servers running Joomla or Mambo CMS packages.

7/14: Rbot-CSC Worm Exploits Flaws

W32/Rbot-CSC is a worm for the Windows platform.

7/14: Bagle-JJ Worm Harvests Email Addresses

W32/Bagle-JJ is an email worm for the Windows platform.

7/14: Edepol-C Trojan Dropped, Run by PowerPoint File

Troj/Edepol-C is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

PowerPoint the Latest Target of Virus Writers

Once again, the message is don't open attachments from unknown sources.

7/14: Mdropper.AS Trojan Exploits PowerPoint Flaw

TROJ_MDROPPER.AS is a Trojan that takes advantage of a yet unknown vulnerabilty in Microsoft Powerpoint to drop a backdoor, detected by Trend Micro as BKDR_BIFROSE.DS.

7/13: Vanity-A Trojan Injects Code into Remote Processes

Troj/Vanity-A is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/13: Backdoor.Bifrose.F Trojan Opens Back Door

Backdoor.Bifrose.F is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on the compromised computer.

7/13: Harnig-AH Trojan Downloads, Saves Files

Troj/Harnig-AH is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/12: Rbot-CJY Worm and Trojan Allows Access

W32/Rbot-CJY is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/12: Looked.P Worm and File Infector Drops Downloader

W32.Looked.P is a worm and a file infector that infects files in network shares and drops a Downloader DLL.

7/12: Infostealer.Corepias Trojan Captures IME String

Infostealer.Corepias is a Trojan horse that captures an Input Method Editor (IME) result string and sends it to the author.

7/12: Trojan.PPDropper.B Exploits PowerPoint Flaw

Trojan.PPDropper.B is a Trojan horse that exploits a vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint and drops an executable that opens a back door on the compromised computer.

7/12: Dozic-A Worm Sprads Via AOL IM

W32/Dozic-A is a worm for the Windows platform.

7/12: Sality-I Prepending Virus Also Acts as Keylogger

W32/Sality-I is a prepending virus that also acts as a keylogger.

7/12: LImpNet-A Worm Copies Itself

W32/LimpNet-A is a worm for the Windows platform.

7/12: Looked.O Worm Spreads Via Network Shares

W32.Looked.O is a worm that spreads through network shares and attempts to infect .exe files.

New Virus Pretends to be WGA

But you're only at risk if you're dumb enough to click on an AIM link from an unknown source.

7/12: Dachri Trojan May Display Advertisements

Trojan.Dachri is a Trojan horse that opens a back door and may display advertisements on the compromised computer.

7/12: Dozic Worm Uses AOL IM to Spread

W32.Dozic is a worm that propagates via AOL Instant Messenger.

7/12: Backdoor.Haxdoor.N Trojan Gives Intruder Access

Backdoor.Haxdoor.N is a Trojan horse program that opens a back door on the compromised computer and allows a remote attacker to have unauthorized access.

7/12: Haxdoor-CO Trojan Targets Windows

Troj/Haxdoor-CO is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/12: Dloader.DEU Trojan Arrives as Attachment

Troj_Dloader.DEU is a Trojan that usually arrives on a system as an attachment to a spammed email message.

7/11: Forbot-GK Worm Gives Intruder Access

W32/Forbot-GK is a worm with backdoor functionality that allows a remote intruder to gain access and control over the computer.

7/11: Tilebot-FW Worm and Trojan Exploits Flaws

W32/Tilebot-FW is a worm and IRC backdoor for the Windows platform.

7/11: Tilebot-FY Worm and Trojan Exploits Flaws

W32/Tilebot-FY is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/11: SpyHeal a Potentially Unwanted Program

SpyHeal belongs to the category of Potentially Unwanted Programs, also known as PUPs.

7/11: Dloadr-ZL Trojan Downloads, Installs Software

Troj/Dloadr-ZL is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/11: Backdoor.Pcclient.B Trojan Dropped by Other Trojan

Backdoor.Pcclient.B is a back door Trojan horse program with rootkit functionality that allows a remote attacker unauthorized access to the compromised computer.

7/11: Clagger-W Trojan Downloads, Runs Software

Troj/Clagger-W is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/11: Gatt Polymorphic Virus Uses Technique to Infect Files

W32/Gatt is a polymorphic virus that uses the Entry Point Obscuring (EPO) technique to infect .IDC script files that are associated with the Interactive Disassembler Pro (IDA) application.

7/10: Sharp-S Trojan Contacts Remote Server

Troj/Sharp-S is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/10: Riler-S Trojan May Arrive in Word Document

Troj/Riler-S is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/10: Kassbot-T a Worm and IRC Backdoor Trojan

W32/Kassbot-T is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/10: VBS.Birhip Trojan Replaces File Contents

VBS.Birhip is a Trojan horse that attempts to search for files with the extensions .gif, .jpg, .log, .ini, .doc, and .exe.

7/10: Puce-H Virus Infects RAR and ZIP Archives

W32/Puce-H is a virus for the Windows platform.

7/10: Backdoor.Sdbot.AU Gives Attacker Access

Backdoor.Sdbot.AU is a backdoor that allows a remote attacker to control the compromised computer and performs various malicious actions.

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7/10: Mdropper.K Trojan Drops Variant of Other Threat

Trojan.Mdropper.K is a Trojan horse that drops a variant of another threat on the compromised computer.

7/7: Loosky-CT Worm Contacts Remote Server

W32/Loosky-CT is an email worm for the Windows platform.

7/7: Bagle-KN Mass-Mail Worm Also a Downloader Trojan

W32/Bagle-KN is a mass-mailing worm and downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/7: Zlobat-Gen Trojan Family Contains Dropper File

Troj/Zlobat-Gen is a family of Trojans for the Windows platform.

7/7: Yawmo Worm Spreads Via Winny, Share-Filing

W32.Yawmo is a worm that spreads through the Winny and Share file-sharing networks and may transmit sensitive information through these programs.

7/7: Donak Worm Copies Dropper File to Drives, Folders

W32/Donak.worm is a batch file that copies its dropper, using the name 'Idonaked.scr', to all drives and folders it can access.

7/7; PE_Gattman.A-O File Infector Arrives as Random File

PE_Gattman.A-O is a file infector that may arrive as a randomly named file dropped by other malware or downloaded and installed by an unsuspecting user when visiting a Web site.

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Microsoft plans at least one major security fix for both Office and Windows.

7/7: Small.DG Trojan Arrives as Spammed Attachment

Troj_Small.DG is a Trojan that usually arrives as an attachment to a spammed email message.

7/7; Oscabot-O Trojan Gives Intruder Access

W32/Oscabot-O is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/6: SymbOS.Cabir.X Worm Runs on Symbian OS

SymbOS.Cabir.X is a worm that runs on the Symbian OS, which is used as the operating system for Nokia Series 60 cellular telephones.

7/6: Trojan.Nakani Causes Explorer.exe to Crash

Trojan.Nakani is a Trojan horse that causes explorer.exe to crash when a specially crafted URL file is accessed.

7/6: Dloadr-YT a Downloading Trojan

Troj/Dloadr-YT is a downloading Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/6: Banwarum.G Worm Spreads Via File-Sharing Networks

W32.Banwarum.G is a worm that spreads through file-sharing networks, such as Kazaa, Morpheus, eDonkey2000, LimeWire, and iMesh.

7/6: Agent-CDK Trojan Downloads, Installs New Software

Troj/Agent-CDK is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

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7/6: Nanistyl.A Trojan Exploits Remote Code Flaw

Troj_Nanistyl.A is a proof-of-concept Trojan exploit that takes advantage of an unknown remote code execution vulnerability, which causes Japanese and Chinese versions of Microsoft Excel 2000 to crash on affected systems.

7/6: IRCBot-OA an IRC Backdoor Trojan

Troj/IRCBot-OA is an IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/6: Bacterra.A Worm Spreads Via File Sharing

Win32/Bacterra.A is a worm that spreads via eMule, a peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing application.

7/6: Starer-A Trojan Exploits IE Flaw

Troj/Starer-A is a Trojan that exploits a vulnerability in some versions of Internet Explorer in order to execute arbitrary code.

7/5: Brontok-BB a Mass-Mailing Windows Worm

W32/Brontok-BB is a mass-mailing worm for the Windows platform.

7/5: Infostealer.Svcstor Trojan Steals Information

Infostealer.Svcstor is a Trojan horse that steals sensitive information from the compromised computer.

7/5: Banker-CSX an Internet Banking Trojan

Troj/Banker-CSX is an internet banking Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/5: Trojan.Hongmosa Exploits Excel Flaw

Trojan.Hongmosa is a proof-of-concept Trojan that exploits the Microsoft Excel Unspecified Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (BID 18422).

7/5: Cimuz-AO an Information-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Cimuz-AO is an information-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/5: Ogre-A a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Ogre-A is a password-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/5: Tilebot-FR Worm Targets Weak Passwords to Spread

For the second time in less than a month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for W32/Tilebot-FR, an IRC backdoor worm for the Windows platform.

7/5: Esbot.E Worm Spreads Via AOL IM

W32.Esbot.E is a worm that opens a back door on the compromised computer and spreads through AOL instant messenger.

7/5: Clagger-V Trojan Downloads, Executes File

Troj/Clagger-V is a Trojan downloader for the Windows platform.

7/5: Audio Worm Spreads Over Floppy Disks, Shares

W32.Audio is a worm that spreads over floppy disks and network shares.

7/5: Infostealer.Svcstor Trojan Monitors System Processes

Infostealer.Svcstor is a Trojan horse that monitors system processes and logs user information.

7/5: Backdoor.Rustock,B Trojan Acts as Covert Proxy

Backdoor.Rustock.B is a Trojan horse that opens a back door and may be used as a covert proxy.

7/5: Trojan.Lodeight.C Opens Back Door

Trojan.Lodeight.C is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on the compromised computer and downloads remote files.

7/5: Cimuz-AP a Windows Trojan

Troj/Cimuz-AP is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

7/5: Looked-B a Windows Virus and Worm

W32/Looked-B is a Windows executable virus and network worm.

7/5: Symbos.Doomboot.V Trojan Arrives as Restart File

SymbOS.Doomboot.V is a Trojan horse that runs on the Symbian OS, which is used as the operating system for Nokia Series 60 cellular telephones.

7/5: Yabe.R Trojan Arrives as Email Attachment

Troj_Yabe.R arrives as an attachment to email messages manually spammed by its author.

7/5: Zachast.EH Backdoor Downloaded from URL

Bkdr_Zapchast.EH is a backdoor program that may be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.su{BLOCKED}rman.files.deltaanime.net/Britney.zip

7/5: SymbOS.Doomboot.W Trojan Runs on Symbian OS

SymbOS.Doomboot.W is a Trojan horse that runs on the Symbian OS, which is used as the operating system for Nokia Series 60 cellular telephones.