Malware: Archive: September 2006

HTML_Ieslice.A is the Trend Micro detection for a proof-of-concept HTML file, hosted in a certain Web site that exploits a new vulnerability in Internet Explorer (IE) that allows the execution of possibly malicious files using the account of the currently logged in user.

9/28: Exploit-TaroDrop Trojan Arrives Via Ichitaro Document

Exploit-TaroDrop is a Trojan that is delivered via a specially crafted Ichitaro document.

9/28: Dloadr-ANZ Trojan Creates Exe File

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

9/28: BagleDl-BV a Downloader Trojan

Troj/BagleDl-BV is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/28: PPdropper.L Trojan Dropped or Downloaded

Troj_PPdropper.L is a Trojan that usually arrives as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by a user when visiting malicious Web sites.

9/28: Prosti-DE Trojan Targets Windows

Troj/Prosti-DE is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/28: Backdoor-DJS Trojan Arrives Via Ichitaro Program

Backdoor-DJS is a Trojan that is delivered via a specially crafted JustSystem Ichitaro program file with the 'JTD' extension.

9/28: Nessva Trojan Copies Itself to C Drive

Nessva is a Trojan that copies itself to C: using the filenames of existing folders.

9/28: Vanebot-P Worm and Trojan Spreads Multiple Ways

W32/Vanebot-P is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/28: Yabe.AE Trojan May Be Dropped, Downloaded, Attached

Troj_Yabe.AE is a Trojan that usually arrives as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by a user when visiting malicious Web sites.

9/27: Lovena.A a Mass-Mailing Worm

W32.Lovena.A@mm is a mass-mailing worm the also spreads through file sharing networks.

9/27: Stratio.MY Worm Copies Itself to Emails

Worm_Stratio.MY 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.

9/27: Downloader-AYE Trojan Drops Malicious Content

Downloader-AYE is a Trojan downloader that establishes internet connections without a users knowledge with the remote websites.

9/27: Ginwui.E Trojan Opens Back Door

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

9/27: Mondo-B Trojan Targets Windows

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

9/27: Lineag-ABA Trojan Sends Notification Messages

Troj/Lineag-ABA is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/27: Brontok-BR Worm Overwrites HOSTS File

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

9/27: Wombat-A a Windows Trojan

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

9/27: Keylog-HD Trojan Contacts Remote Server

One week after it first appeared, security vendor Sophos is issuing another alert for Troj/Keylog-HD, a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/27: Stratio.QW Worm Uses Own SMTP Engine

Worm_Stratio.QW 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.

9/27: Stratio.QL Worm Gathers Email Addresses

Worm_Stratio.QL is a memory-resident worm that propagates 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.

9/27: Trojan.Tarodrop.B Drops Other Trojan

Trojan.Tarodrop.B is a Trojan horse that drops a copy of Backdoor.Trojan on to the compromised computer by exploiting a vulnerability in the Justsystem Ichitaro Office Suite.

9/27: Cimuz-AX Trojan Contacts Remote Server

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

9/27: BankDl-BH Trojan Tries to Download File

Troj/BankDl-BH is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/27: Stratio.QD Worm Attaches Itself to Emails

Worm_Stratio.QD is a memory-resident worm that propagates 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.

9/26: WowPWS-AA a Password-Stealing Trojan

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

9/26: MoonLight Worm Sends Itself to Harvested Addresses

W32/MoonLight.worm is a mass mailing worm that attempts to send a copy of itself to email addresses harvested from the computer.

9/26: Tilebot-HB Worm Exploits Multiple Flaws

W32/Tilebot-HB is a worm with backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

Report: Home Users Blind To Hackers

Symantec says attacks are more varied and successful.

9/26: Dloadr-ANV a Downloader Trojan

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

9/26: Zhengtu-A an Information-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Zhengtu-A is an information-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/26: Backdoor.Toob.B Trojan Opens Door on TCP Port

Backdoor.Toob.B is a Trojan horse the opens a back door on the compromised computer on TCP port 8062.

9/26: Bancos-AWI Trojan Targets Brazilian Bank Sites

Troj/Bancos-AWI is an internet banking Trojan targeting Brazilian bank websites.

9/26: Pasobir Worm Spreads Via Storage Devices

W32.Pasobir is a password-stealing worm that spreads through removable storage devices and lowers security settings.

9/26: Warezov.AT Worm Sends Itself as Attachment

Warezov.AT is a mass-mailing worm that sends itself as e-mail attachments to addresses found on the infected computer.

9/26: Exploit-PPT.D Trojan Exploits PowerPoint Flaw

Exploit-PPT.d is a Trojan that exploits an unidentified vulnerability in a PPT (Microsoft PowerPoint) file.

9/25: Looked-AA Virus Contacts Remote Server

W32/Looked-AA is a virus for the Windows platform.

9/25: Zapchas-U Trojan Gives Intruder Access

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

9/25: Stratio-AN a Mass-Mailing Worm

W32/Stratio-AN is a mass-mailing worm for the Windows platform.

9/25: Dasher-F Worm Targets Windows

W32/Dasher-F is a worm for the Windows platform.

9/25: Looked-Z a Windows Virus

W32/Looked-Z is a virus for the Windows platform.

9/25: Stratio-Zip Family of Zip Files Contain Stration Worms

W32/Stratio-Zip is a family of zip files containing worms in the Stration family.

9/25: Haxdoor-DE Trojan Targets Windows

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

9/25: Banload.BEX Trojan May Be Downloaded, Dropped

Troj_Banload.BEX is a Trojan that may be downloaded from the Internet.

9/25: Spamta.CY Worm Spreads Via Email

Spamta.CY is a worm that spreads via email.

9/25: Stration.WO Worm Attaches Itself to Emails

Worm_Stration.WO is a memory-resident worm that propagates 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.

9/25: Sdbot-CRR Worm Provides Remote Access

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

9/22: Vanebot-O Worm Performs Multiple Functions

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

9/22: Vanebot-M Worm Spreads Various Ways

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

9/22: VML.A Malicious Code Exploits Flaw

VML.A is a malicious code used to exploit a vulnerability in the library VGX.DLL on Windows 2003/XP/2000 computers.

9/22: Looked-Y an Executble Virus and Network Worm

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

9/22: LowZone-CX Trojan Contacts Remote Server

Troj/LowZone-CX is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/22: Infostealer.Banigo Trojan Steals Information

Infostealer.Banigo is a Trojan horse that steals confidential information from the compromised computer.

9/22: Stration-AE Worm Downloads, Installs Software

W32/Stration-AE is a worm for the Windows platform.

Dell Symantec Bundle Aims to Secure Exchange

Computer and software firms team up on email security.

9/22: Sappit-B a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Sappit-B is a password-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/22: Bancos-AWG Trojan Hits Windows

Troj/Bancos-AWG is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/22: Banload.BFT Trojan May Be Spammed, Dropped, Downloaded

Troj_Banload.BFT 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.

9/22: Dloadr.ANR Trojan May Be Spammed, Dropped, Downloaded

Troj_Dloadr.ANR 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.

9/22: Infostealer.Satkey Trojan Steals Satellite TV Data

Infostealer.Satkey is a Trojan horse that steals the account data of a satellite television sharing service.

9/22: WinLose-A Worm Spreads Via Floppy Disk, Flash Drives

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

9/21: Looked-V Virus Infects EXE Files

W32/Looked-V is a virus for the Windows platform.

9/21: Keylog-HD Trojan Communicates With Server

Troj/Keylog-HD is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/21: IRCBot-RV Trojan Targets Windows

Troj/IRCBot-RV is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/21: Looked-W a Windows Executable Virus and Worm

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

9/21: SpyDldr-J Trojan Drops Corrupt Executable Files

For the second time in less than a month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/SpyDldr-J, a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/21: Stration Generic Detection for Worm Family Variants

W32.Stration@mm is a generic detection that detects variants of W32.Stration family of mass-mailing worms.

IE Vulnerability Spreads To Email

Now you can be infected just previewing an email.

9/21: Stration.SD Worm Uses Own SMTP Engine

Worm_Stration.SD 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.

9/21: Chaim.B Worm Sends Messages Via AOL AIM

W32.Chaim.B is a worm that spreads by sending messages using AOL Instant Messenger and by exploiting vulnerabilities.

9/20: Zlobns-Q Trojan Installs DLL Component

Troj/Zlobns-Q is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/20: Stration.AD Worm Gathers System Email Addresses

W32.Stration.AD@mm is a mass-mailing worm that gathers email addresses from the compromised computer.

9/20: Spyjack-O Trojan Targets Windows

Troj/Spyjack-O is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/20: Banker-DMN an Internet Banking Trojan

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

9/20: Bacalid.B!inf Detects Files Infected by Virus

W32.Bacalid.B!inf is a detection for files that are infected by the W32.Bacalid.B virus.

9/20: Spammit-G Trojan Lets Intruder Send Emails

Troj/Spammit-G is a backdoor Trojan that allows an infected computer to send emails as instructed by a remote intruder.

9/20: Stration.AV Worm Gathers Email Addresses

W32.Stration.AV@mm is a mass-mailing worm that gathers email addresses from the compromised computer.

9/20: Bacalid.B a Polymorphic Virus

W32.Bacalid.B is a polymorphic virus that can download and execute files.

Latest IE Zero Day Has XML Designs

UPDATED: Yet another zero-day exploit takes aim at the browser.

9/20: Agent-DGY a Windows Trojan

Troj/Agent-DGY is a Trojan for the windows platform.

9/20: Stration.AT a Mass-Mailing Worm

W32.Stration.AT@mm is a mass-mailing worm that gathers email addresses from the compromised computer.

9/19: Stration-X Worm Continues to Flourish

Mass-mailing worm W32/Stration-X continues to plague the Windows platform.

9/19: Lager-K Trojan Communicates With Server

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

9/19: Looked-T a Windows Executable Virus and Worm

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

9/19: Banker-DLS a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Banker-DLS is a password-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/19: Yahlover.worm Spreads Via Yahoo Messenger

W32/Yahlover.worm spreads by using Yahoo messenger.

9/18: Vanebot-C Worm Exploits Multiple Flaws

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

9/18: Rbot-FLL Worma and Trojan Gives Intruder Access

For the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for W32/Rbot-FLL, a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/19: Looked-S a Windows Executable Virus and Worm

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

9/19: Infostealer.Pacam Trojan Steals Information

Infostealer.Pacam is a Trojan horse that steals confidential information and uses rootkit technology to hide its presence on the compromised computer.

9/19: Startpage-JQ.dr a Trojan Dropper

Startpage-JQ.dr is a Trojan dropper that, upon execution, drops adware components on the system.

9/19: Clagger-AC a Downloader Trojan

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

9/19: Stration-G a Mass-Mailing Worm

W32/Stration-G is a mass-mailing worm for the Windows platform.

9/19: Expl_Execod.A Proof-of-Concept, HTML Scripts

Expl_Execod.A is the Trend Micro detection for an existing proof-of-concept (POC) and future specially-crafted HTML scripts that aim to exploit a vulnerability in Internet Explorer (IE), in the way it handles Vector Markup Language (VML) elements.

9/19: Gobrena.AG Trojan May be Downloaded, Spammed

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

9/19: Chaim Worm Sends Messages Via AIM

W32.Chaim is a worm that spreads by sending messages via AIM.

9/18: Tibdrop-A Trojan Creates Files

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

9/18: Agent-CIO Trojan Gives Intruder Access and Control

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

9/18: Certif-R a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Certif-R is a password-stealing Trojan.

9/18: Banloa-ANI Trojan Hits Windows

Troj/Banloa-ANI is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/18: Mondo-A a Downloader Trojan

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

9/18: Dloader.AEJ Trojan is Downloaded or Dropped

Troj_Dloader.AEJ is a Trojan that arrives as a file either downloaded from the Internet or dropped by another malware.

9/18: Clagge.E Trojan Bypasses Windows Firewall

Troj_Clagge.E is a Trojan that may be dropped by another malware.

9/18: Spybot-MH Worm and Backdoor Spreads Multiple Ways

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

9/18: Trojan.PPDropper.E Exploits PowerPoint Flaw

Trojan.PPDropper.E is a Trojan horse that exploits an undocumented Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability and drops another threat onto the compromised computer.

9/18: Lunalight a Mass-Mailing Worm

W32.Lunalight@mm is a mass-mailing worm that gathers email addresses from the compromised computer.

9/15: Bankem-Z a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Bankem-Z is a password-stealing Trojan aimed at customers of Brazilian banks.

9/15: Banworm-H a Windows Trojan

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

9/15: Sdbot-CPP Worm and Trojan Exploits Flaws

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

9/15: Delf-EDE Trojan Targets Windows

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

9/15: Looked.AH Virus Infects Executable Files

W32.Looked.AH is a virus that infects executable files in local drives and network shares.

9/15: Banload.BFR Trojan May Be Downloaded, Dropped

Troj_Banload.BFR is a Trojan that may be downloaded from the Internet.

9/15: Rbot-FNA Worm and Backdoor Spreads Multiple Ways

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

9/14: Rbot-CYY Worm Modifies HOSTS File

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

9/14: Banker-DLJ a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Banker-DLJ is a password-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform aimed at customers of Brazilian banks.

9/14: Rbot-FMZ Worm and Trojan Exploits Several Flaws

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

9/14: Rbot-FMX Worm and Trojan Targets Windows

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

9/14: Sdbot-CPM Worm and Backdoor Provides Access

W32/Sdbot-CPM is worm and IRC backdoor for the Windows platform.

9/14: BackDoor-DIT Trojan Gives Attacker Remote Access

The BackDoor-DIT Trojan provides remote access capabilities to an attacker; allowing them to remotely control a compromised system.

9/14: WowPWS-N a Password-Stealing Trojan

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

9/13: Flecsip-K a Backdoor Trojan

For the second time in less than a month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Flecsip-K, a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/13: Looked-Q Virus Hits Windows

W32/Looked-Q is a virus for the Windows platform.

9/13: Rbot-FMW a Backdoor Worm for Windows

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

9/13: IRCBot-RJ Worm and IRC Backdoor Exploits Flaws

W32/IRCBot-RJ is a worm and IRC backdoor for the Windows platform.

9/13: PPdropper.G Trojan a Malicious PowerPoint File

Troj_PPdropper.G is a Trojan that usually arrives as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by a user when visiting malicious Web sites.

9/13: Trojan.Bankem.B Steals Information

Trojan.Bankem.B is a Trojan horse that steals sensitive information relating to German online banking sites.

9/13: Spy-agent.bf Trojan Downloads Adware

Spy-agent.bf is a Trojan that creates a user account with administrative privileges (random name and random password).

9/13: Horst-EX Trojan Contacts Remote Server

Troj/Horst-EX is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/12: QDial-AF Trojan Continues Targeting Windows

For the second time in less than a week, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/QDial-AF, a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/12: Stration-X a Mass-Mailing Worm

W32/Stration-X is a mass-mailing worm for the Windows platform.

9/12: Tilebot-FY Worm and Trojan Still in Wild

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

9/12: LowZone-CX Trojan Contacts Remote Server

Troj/LowZone-CX is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/12: Tilebot-GV Worm and Trojan Gives Access

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

9/12: Tilebot-FR Worm Continues to Spread

For the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for W32/Tilebot-FR an IRC backdoor worm for the Windows platform that first appeared in June.

9/12: IRCBot-QU Worm Copies Itself

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

9/12: BarcPhish Phising Email Targets Barley Bank Users

BarcPhish is a phishing email that targets Barclays Bank users.

9/12: PWS-Hachilem a Password-Stealing Trojan

PWS-Hachilem is a password-stealing Trojan that captures Outlook account information and registers it to the remote porn site via http.

9/12: Cimuz-AS a Keylogging Trojan

Troj/Cimuz-AS is a keylogging Trojan with backdoor functionality.

Spyware Operation Fined $2M

Company offer of free security downloads actually contained Internet tracking software.

9/12: BackDoor-DJG Trojan Gives Intruder Remote Access

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

9/12: JS_Dloader.EAZ is Malicious JavaScript

JS_Dloader.EAZ is malicious JavaScript that may arrive embedded in a file dropped by another malware, manually downloaded and installed by an unsuspecting user, or spammed through email.

9/12: Tilebot-GW Worm and Trojan Contacts Server

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

9/11: LegMir-YY an Information-Stealing Trojan

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

9/11: Bancos-AVL Trojan Steals Banking Information

Troj/Bancos-AVL is a password-stealing Trojan aimed at customers of Brazilian banks.

9/11: Dloadr-AKQ a Downloader Trojan

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

9/11: PcClien-ID Trojan Gives Intruder Remote Access

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

9/11: Stration-T Worm Downloads, Installs, Runs Software

W32/Stration-T is a worm for the Windows platform.

9/11: Tilebot-DM Trojan Communicates With Server

W32/Tilebot-DM is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/11: Infostealer.Uprungame Trojan Steals Game Passwords

Infostealer.Uprungame is a Trojan horse that steals passwords to the Run Up Game Station service based in Taiwan.

9/11: Stration.AC a Mass-Mailing Worm

W32.Stration.AC@mm is a mass-mailing worm that gathers email addresses from the compromised computer.

9/11: LdPinch-OX Trojan Gives Intruder System Control

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

9/11: Stration.AZ Worm Arrives as Email Attachment

Worm_Stration.AZ propagates via email.

9/11: Stration.BB Worm Uses Own Engine to Spread

Worm_Stration.BB is a memory-resident worm that propagates 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.

9/11: Mdropper.BX Trojan Exploits Word Flaw

Trend Micro has received reports about Troj_Mdropper.BX being in the wild.

9/8: Tilebot-GI Worm and Trojan Exploits Flaws

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

9/8: Agobot-AHN a Windows Worm and IRC Backdoor

W32/Agobot-AHN is a worm and IRC backdoor for the Windows platform.

9/8: RJump-B Worm Copies Itself to USB Disk Devices

W32/RJump-B is a worm for the Windows platform.

9/8: QDial-AF Trojan Targets Windows

Troj/QDial-AF is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/8: Woredbot.C Worm Has Backdoor Capabilities

W32.Woredbot.C is a worm with back door capabilities that exploits the Microsoft Windows Server Service Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (as described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-040).

9/8: DoS-AG a Denial of Service Windows Trojan

Troj/DoS-AG is a denial-of-service Trojan for the Windows platform.

Microsoft Investigates Word 2000 Trojan

Zero-day exploit draws mixed concern from security vendors.

9/8: Trojan.Hiween Disables Security-Related Programs

Trojan.Hiween is a Trojan horse that creates copies of itself and disables various system and security-related programs.

9/8: Agent-CRY Trojan Targets Windows

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

9/8: Kiner Virus Spreads by Infecting Executable Files

W32.Kiner is a virus that spreads by infecting executable files.

9/8: Mdropper.BO Trojan Exploits Word Flaw

Troj_Mdropper.BO 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.

9/8: Mdropper.BU Trojan is Dropped or Spammed

Troj_Mdropper.BU 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.

9/7: Rbot-FMP Worm and Backdoor Seeks Weak Passwords

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

9/7: Looked-M a Virus, Worm and Backdoor Trojan

W32/Looked-M is a virus, worm and backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/7: Cosiam-L Trojan Gives Intruder Access

For the second time in less than a month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Cosiam-L, a backdoor Trojan that allows a remote intruder to gain access and control over the computer.

9/7: Bacalid File Infector Hits EXE and DLL Files

W32/Bacalid is a polymorphic parasitic file infector that infects EXE and DLL files on local drives and mapped shares on an infected system when accessed via Windows Explorer.

9/7: Zapchas-U a Windows Backdoor Trojan

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

9/7: Mdropper.BS Trojan Dropped by Other Malware

Troj_Mdropper.BS is a Trojan that arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware.

9/7: Banker-DKL Trojan Contacts Remote Server

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

9/7: Nebuler-H Trojan Gathers Dialup Data

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

9/7: Vanebot-K Worm and Trojan Exploits Flaws

W32/Vanebot-K is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/7: Mdropper.BT Trojan Exploits Word Flaw

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

9/6: Dowdec-E Trojan Targets Windows

Troj/Dowdec-E is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/6: Downloader.Dowdec.B Trojan Downloads Files

Downloader.Dowdec.B is a Trojan horse that downloads other threats onto the compromised computer.

9/6: Zlobec-Gen Worm Family Download, Execute Files

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

9/6: Vanebot-J Worm and Trojan Exploits Flaws

W32/Vanebot-J is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/6: Areses.Q Worm Opens Back Door

W32.Areses.Q@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door on the compromised computer and may download files.

9/6: Stration-R Worm and Trojan Arrives as Attachment

W32/Stration-R is a mass-mailing worm and backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/6: Zlob.ALF Trjoan Arrives as CODEC Installer

Troj_Zlob.ALF is a Trojan that arrives on a system as a CODEC installer dropped by other malware, or downloaded by an unsuspecting user when visiting malicious Web sites.

9/6: Areses.Q!vbs Trojan Drops, Executes Areses.Q Worm

W32.Areses.Q!vbs is a Trojan horse that drops and executes a copy of

9/6: Sdbot.worm.gen.ca Drop Rootkit Component

W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.ca is a worm that also drops a rootkit component to hide its files and processes.

9/6: Trojan.Wesber Sends SMS Messages

Trojan.Wesber is a Trojan horse that sends premium-rate SMS messages.

9/6: Rbot-FMO Worm and Trojan Gives Intruder Access

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

9/6: Dowdec.G Trojan Arrives as Spam Mail Attachment

Troj_Dowdec.G is a Trojan that arrives on a system as an attachment to a spammed email message.

9/5: Gobrena.AB Trojan May be Downloaded, Dropped

Trojan_Gobrena.AB may be downloaded from the Internet.

9/5: Trojan.Schoeberl.D Downloads, Executes Files

Trojan.Schoeberl.D is a Trojan horse that downloads and executes remote files on to the compromised computer.

9/5: Narcha-A a Peer-to-Peer Worm

W32/Narcha-A is a peer-to-peer worm for the Windows platform.

9/5: Lootseek.JJ Worm Performs Multiple Functions

Lootseek.JJ is a worm that connects to an IRC server in order to receive remote control commands.

9/5: Tilebot-FR Trojan Seeks Weak Passwords

W32/Tilebot-FR is an IRC backdoor worm for the Windows platform.