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10/31: Tigape.A Worm Copies Itself to Folders
W32.Tigape.A@mm is a mass-mailing worm that copies itself to local folders and network folders, and appends itself to .rar files.
10/31: Stration.DL Worm Downloads Files
W32.Stration.DL@mm is a mass-mailing worm that attempts to download files from the Internet.
10/31: Looked-AQ a Windows Worm and Prepending Virus
W32/Looked-AQ is is a worm and prepending virus for the Windows platform.
10/31: Psyme-DD an HTML-Based Downloader Trojan
For the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Psyme-DD, an HTML-based downloader Trojan that exploits the ADODB stream vulnerability associated with Microsoft Internet Explorer, to silently download a file from a remote website to the affected computer.
10/31: Clerix-B an Information-Stealing Trojan
Troj/Clerix-B is an information-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/31: IRCFlood-R Trojan Provides DDoS Attacks
Troj/IRCFlood-R is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/31: Agent.DLE Trojan May be Dropped, Downloaded
Troj_Agent.DLE is a Trojan that may be dropped by another malware or it may be downloaded from the Internet.
10/31: Netsad.F Worm Ends Processes
Netsad.F is a worm that ends processes with a name containing certain text strings, if they are active.
10/31: Dref-K Worm Also a Parasitic Virus
W32/Dref-K is a mass-mailing worm and parasitic virus with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.
10/31: Trojan.Scoot Downloads Potentially Malicious Code
Trojan.Scoot is a Trojan horse that downloads potentially malicious code on to the compromised computer.
10/30: HacDef-GZ a Windows Rootkit that Hides Processes
Troj/HacDef-GZ is a rootkit for the Windows platform.
10/30: Annunci.B Worm Gathers Email Addresses
W32.Annunci.B@mm is a mass-mailing worm that gathers email addresses from the compromised computer.
10/30: Mobler-C Worm Copies Itself to Network Shares
W32/Mobler-C is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/30: Tibs-PD an Email Relaying Trojan
Troj/Tibs-PD is an email relaying Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/30: Infostealer.Perfwo Trojan Steals Game Password
Infostealer.Perfwo is a Trojan horse that steals the password to the Chinese online game 'Perfect World.'
10/27: Feebs-BH Email Worm Contacts Remote Server
W32/Feebs-BH is an email worm for the Windows platform.
Zombies Still Haunt Windows PCs
Report 'throws antivirus people under the bus.'
10/27: Spake-A Trojan Contacts Remote Server
Troj/Spake-A is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/27: Strat.EQ Trojan Drops, Opens ,TXT File
Troj_Strat.EQ is a Trojan that arrives on a system as an attachment to a spammed email message.
10/27: Infostealer.Gasval Trojan Steals Information
Infostealer.Gasval is a Trojan horse that steals sensitive information from the compromised computer.
10/27: Startion.DH Worm Downloads Files
W32.Stration.DH@mm is a mass-mailing worm that attempts to download files from the Internet.
10/27: Fili-B a P2P Windows Worm
W32/Fili-B is a P2P worm for the Windows platform.
10/27: Conhook-W Trojan a COM Object and BHO for IE
Troj/ConHook-W is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/27: Worm_Spiag.A Gathers Target Email Addresses
Worm_Spiag.A arrives on a system as a downloaded file from the Internet by unsuspecting users while visiting malicious Web sites, or as a dropped file of other malware.
10/27: Trojan.Flush.J Modifies DNS Server Settings
Trojan.Flush.J is a Trojan horse program that modifies the DNS server settings on the compromised computer and redirects the browser to potentially malicious Web sites.
Vista's PatchGuard Bypassed?
Microsoft says its security 'is no silver bullet.'
10/26: Strat.EQ Worm Uses Own SMTP Engine to Spread
Worm_Strat.EQ 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.
10/26: Stration-BK Worm Downloads, Installs, Runs Software
W32/Stration-BK is a mass-mailing worm for the Windows platform.
10/26: Stration.DE Worm Downloads Files
W32.Stration.DE@mm is a mass-mailing worm that attempts to download files from the Internet.
10/26: ProxyServer.D Trojan Creates Proxy Server on Port
ProxyServer.D is a Trojan that downloads several files from a certain website and that uses rootkit techniques in order to hide them.
10/26: Stratio-CA Worm Downloads, Runs, Installs Software
W32/Stratio-CA is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/26: Looked-AP Virus and Worm Disables Processes
W32/Looked-AP is a Windows executable virus and network worm.
10/26: DNSBust-N Trojan Contacts Remote Server
Troj/DNSBust-N is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/26: Stration.dr Virus Drops Mass Mailing Worm
The W32/Stration.dr virus drops the mass mailing worm W32/Stration@MM that uses its own SMTP engine to send itself to the email addresses that it harvests on the infected computer.
10/26: Stration Worm Uses Own SMTP Engine to Spread
W32/Stration@MM is a mass mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine to send itself to the email addresses that it harvests on the infected computer.
10/26: Imaut.J Worm Spreads Via IM Programs
W32.Imaut.J is a worm that spreads via Yahoo! Instant Messenger and Microsoft Windows Live Messenger. The worm may attempt to download remote files on the compromised computer.
10/25: Sdbot-CSV Worm and Backdoor Spreads to Shares
W32/Sdbot-CSV is a worm and IRC backdoor for the Windows platform.
10/25: Mytob.ij Worm Harvests Email Addresses
W32/Mytob.ij is a variant of the Mytob worm family and has high level characteristics.
10/25: Trojan.Duntek Gathers System Information
Trojan.Duntek is a Trojan horse that gathers system information and displays pop-up advertisements.
10/25: PWS-Banker.dll a Password-Stealer Trojan
PWS-Banker.dll is a password-stealer Trojan that will mostly target Austrian Banks.
10/25: Clagger-AE Trojan Continues to Spread
For the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Clagger-AE, a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/25: Torpig-BL Trojan Hits Windows
Troj/Torpig-BL is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/25: Candun-B Trojan Targets Windows
Troj/Candun-B is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/25: Foundu-A Worm Sends Notification Messages
W32/Foundu-A is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/25: DelSpy-E Trojan May Inject Code Into Processes
Troj/DelSpy-E is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/25: Mytob.QU Worm Opens Back Door
W32.Mytob.QU@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door on the compromised computer.
10/25: Stratio-BY a Windows Worm
W32/Stratio-BY is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/25: TIBS.KBP Trojan May be Dropped or Downloaded
Troj_TIBS.KBP is a Trojan that may arrive on a system as a file dropped or downloaded by other malware from a remote site.
10/24: Kookoo-A Virus Spreads Via Infected Files
W32/Kookoo-A is a virus for the Windows platform.
10/24: JS_Wonka.N a Malicious JavaScript File
JS_Wonka.N is a malicious JavaScript file that is usually embedded in an HTML page hosted in a certain URL.
10/24: QQDrago-AT Worm Spreads to Other Systems
W32/QQDrago-AT is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/24: Backdr-D Trojan Downloads Files from Predefined URLs
Troj/Backdr-D is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/24: SpyDldr-H Trojan Hits Windows
Troj/SpyDldr-H is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/24: Agent.FZS Worm Uses Own SMTP Engine to Spread
Worm_Agent.FZS arrives on a system as a downloaded file from the Internet by unsuspecting users while visiting malicious Web sites, or as a dropped file of other malware.
10/24: Tilebot-GA Worm and Trojan Exploits Flaws
W32/Tilebot-GA is a worm and IRC backdoor for the Windows platform.
10/24: Rbot-FSM Worm Exploits Multiple Flaws
W32/Rbot-FSM is a worm for the Windows platform.
Microsoft Gives Away Sender ID
Move designed to increase adoption of spam blocker.
10/24: Mytob.QA Worm Receives Control Commands
Mytob.QA is a worm with backdoor characteristics that connects to an IRC server and receives control commands, which allow the affected computer to be remotely administrated.
10/24: Spamlia.B Trojan Sends Spam to Contacts
Trojan.Spamlia.B is a Trojan horse that sends spam to all contacts in the Windows Address Book.
10/24: Dadobra-IL a Downloader Trojan
Troj/Dadobra-IL is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/23: Sufia-A Trojan Contacts Remote Server
Troj/Sufia-A is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/23: Stration.DD a Mass-Mailing Worm
W32.Stration.DD@mm is a mass-mailing worm that attempts to download files from the Internet.
10/23: Looked-AM Virus Contacts Remote Server
W32/Looked-AM is a virus for the Windows platform.
10/23: Sappit-B a Password-Stealing Trojan
Troj/Sappit-B is a password-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/23: Banloa-AYR a Downloader Trojan
For the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Banloa-AYR, a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/23: SpamThru-J a DLL Helper Component Trojan
Troj/SpamThru-J is a DLL helper component Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/23: Rbot-FSK Worm and Trojan Exploits Flaws
W32/Rbot-FSK is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/23: Bagle-QR Worm Installs, Runs New Software
W32/Bagle-QR is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/23: Sdbot-CSD Worm Targets Windows
W32/Sdbot-CSD is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/23: Stration-BC Worm Downloads, Runs New Software
W32/Stration-BC is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/23: Spam-DComServ.dr Trojan Hooks Into System Registry
Spam-DComServ.dr is a Trojan that executes and hooks into the system registry to remain persistent after reboots.
10/23: Sohanad.J Worm Spreads Via Yahoo! IM
Worm_Sohanad.J propagates via the instant messaging application Yahoo! Messenger.
10/23: Dropper.COZ Trojan Arrives as Spammed IM Link
Troj_Dropper.COZ is a Trojan that may arrive on a system as a downloaded file from a link spammed via instant messengers.
10/23: VBS_Adodb.AE is Malicious VBScript
VBS_Adodb.AE is malicious Visual Basic Script (VBScript) that may arrive as a downloaded file from a link spammed to an instant messenger.
10/20: Exploit-PPT.e Trojan Targets 0-Day XP Flaw
Exploit-PPT.e is a Trojan that attempts to exploit a 0-day vulnerability in Microsoft Office XP and 2003.
10/20: Lafool.AO Macro Virus Targets Word Flaw
W97M_Lafool.AO is a macro virus that arrives on a system either downloaded from the Internet or dropped by other malware.
10/20: Vidon.A Virus Infects Executable Files
W32.Vidon.A is a virus that infects executable files and drops Trojan.Dropper on to the compromised computer.
10/20: BankDL-BK a Downloader Trojan
Troj/BankDl-BK is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.
IE 7's First Security Hole
Well, that was quick.
10/20: Stratio-AY Worm Downloads Website Components
W32/Stratio-AY is a mass-mailing worm for the Windows platform.
10/20: Tilebot-HN Worm Exploits Multiple Flaws
W32/Tilebot-HN is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/20: Downloader-AYJ Trojan Installs Futther Malware
Downloader-AYJ is a Trojan that uses an IFRAME exploit to another server to install further malware.
10/20: Strat.DX Worm Uses Own SMTP Engine to Spread
Worm_Strat.DX 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.
10/20: Warezov.DG Virus Arrives as Email Attachment
Warezov.DG, a variant of Warezov, is a virus that arrives on the system as attachments to spam email messages.
10/20: Renadoc.A Worm Renames .Doc Files to .Exe Files
W32.Renadoc.A is a worm that copies itself to folders on the compromised computer.
10/20: Tilebot-HO Worm and Trojan Exploits Multiple Flaws
W32/Tilebot-HO is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/19: Trojan.Emcodec.H Drops, Executes Other Trojan
Trojan.Emcodec.H is a Trojan horse that drops and executes a copy of Trojan.Flush.I.
10/19: Strat.DR Worm Arrives as Email Attachment
Worm_Strat.DR may arrive as an attachment to email messages.
10/19: Trojan.Flush.I Modifies DNS Server Settings
Trojan.Flush.I is a Trojan horse that modifies the DNS server settings on the compromised computer and redirects the browser to potentially malicious Web sites.
10/19: Stratio-AW Worm Downloads Components
W32/Stratio-AW is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/19: Haxdoor-DI Trojan Stealths Its Files, Processes, Entries
Troj/Haxdoor-DI is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
Apple Blames Microsoft for iPod Virus
UPDATED: Small number of video iPods affected, Apple says.
10/19: Bagle-QQ Trojan Targets Windows
Troj/Bagle-QQ is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/19: Briz.R Trojan Performs Several Functions
Briz.R is a password-stealer type Trojan that consists of several components that are consecutively downloaded from the Internet.
10/19: Foamer-A Worm Copies Itself to Mapped Drives
W32.Foamer.A is a worm that copies itself to mapped drives.
10/19: SymbOS/PBSender.A Malware Targets Bluetooth
SymbOS/PBSender.A is a malware that sends a copy of the user's phonebook via Bluetooth to any nearby compatible device.
10/19: Kukudro.AB Macro Virus Arives as Dropped File
W97M_Kukudro.AB macro virus is a .DOC file that arrives on a system either as a file dropped by another malware or downloaded from the Internet.
10/19: Stration.CX Worm Tries to Download Files
W32.Stration.CX@mm is a mass-mailing worm that attempts to download files from the Internet, which are mass-mailing components of the worm.
10/18: Mdrop-BLO Trojan Drops Potentially Unwanted Program
Troj/Mdrop-BLO is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/18: Adclick-DI Trojan Still in Wild
For the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/AdClick-DI a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/18: Spammit-H Trojan Targets Windows
Troj/Spammit-H is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/18: Looked-AK Worm and Virus Spreads Via File Sharing
W32/Looked-AK is a worm and prepending virus for the Windows platform.
10/18: DelSpy-E Trojan May Inject Code Into Processes
Troj/DelSpy-E is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/18: Rbot-FPF Worm Uses Weak Passwords to Spread
For at least the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for W32/Rbot-FPF, a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/18: MoonLight.a Worm Harvests Email Addresses
W32/MoonLight.worm.a is a mass mailing worm that attempts to send a copy of itself to email addresses harvested from the computer.
10/18: Clagger-AG Trojan Downloads Other Executable Code
Troj/Clagger-AG is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/18: Mdropper.CT Trojan Arrives as File Download
Troj_Mdropper.CT is a Trojan that arrives on a system as a file downloaded by an unsuspecting user when visiting malicious Web sites.
10/17: Downloader-AXM Injects Malicious Code
Upon execution, Downloader-AXM injects malicious code into the process memory of Windows Explorer (Explorer.exe).
10/17: Trojan.Dowiex Modifies System Files
Trojan.Dowiex is a Trojan horse that attempts to modify all files on the compromised computer and downloads a copy of Infostealer.Wowcraft.
10/17: Trojan.Baiso Downloads Other Threats
Trojan.Baiso is a Trojan horse that downloads other threats and configuration files onto the compromised computer.
10/17: Looked-AJ Virus Contacts Remote Server
W32/Looked-AJ is a virus for the Windows platform.
10/17: Vanebot-C Worm Ends Anti-Virus Applications
W32/Vanebot-C is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/17: Redplut-B Trojan Targets Windows
Troj/Redplut-B is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/17: Xorpix-X a Proxy Windows Trojan
Troj/Xorpix-X is a proxy Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/17: Agent.FLI Trojan Lowers Security Settings
Troj_Agent.FLI is a Trojan that may arrive on a system as a downloaded file from the Internet by an unsuspecting user when visiting a malicious Web site.
10/17: Virut-A Virus and Backdoor Gives Attacker Access
W32/Virut-A is a virus and IRC backdoor for the Windows platform.
10/17: Haxdoor.KW Backdoor Hides Its Presence
Bkdr_Haxdoor.KW is a backdoor that usually arrives as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by a user when visiting malicious Web sites.
10/17: VB-CRJ Trojan Hits Windows
Troj/VB-CRJ is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/17: Delf-EDE a Windows Trojan
Troj/Delf-EDE is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/17: Wikedir Worm Spreads Via Email, File Sharing
W32.Wikedir@mm is a worm that spreads through email and file sharing networks.
10/17: Spybot.OE Worm May Be Dropped, Downloaded
Worm_Spybot.OE may be dropped or downloaded by other malware programs.
10/16: Spybot-PA Worm Drops Itself in Network Shares
Worm_Spybot.PA locates and lists down available network shares, where it drops a copy of itself.
10/16: Akina.A Trojan Exploits Zero-Day Buffer Overflow Flaw
Troj_Akina.A is a Trojan that arrives on a system as a file created by PERL_AKINA.A.
10/16: Nebuler-K Trojan Hits Windows
Troj/Nebuler-K is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/16: Mytob-JG Worm and Trojan Controlled Via IRC
W32/Mytob-JG is a mass-mailing worm and backdoor Trojan that can be controlled through the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network.
10/16: RuinDL-X Trojan Contacts Remote Server
Troj/RuinDl-X is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/16: Brontok-BO a Windows Worm
W32/Brontok-BO is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/16: Brontok-BY a Windows Worm
W32/Brontok-BY is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/16: Psyme-DH Trojan Downloads, Executes File
Troj/Psyme-DH is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/16: Mytob.JP Worm Gathers Target Email Addresses
Worm_Mytob.JP 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.
10/16: Mytob.KJ Worm Uses Own SMTP Engine to Spread
Worm_Mytob.KJ 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.
10/13: Tiny-BP a Downloader Windows Trojan
Troj/Tiny-BP is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/13: Vanti.sys a Detection for Windows Rootkit
Vanti.sys is a detection that covers several versions of a rootkit for Windows NT/2000/XP.
10/13: Sdbot-CSD a Windows Worm
W32/Sdbot-CSD is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/13: Bancos-AUP a Password-Stealing Trojan
Troj/Bancos-AUP is a password-stealing Trojan aimed at customers of Brazilian banks.
10/13: DwnLdr-FUM Trojan Hits Windows
Troj/DwnLdr-FUM is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/13: Imaut.D Worm Spreads Via IM Applications
W32.Imaut.D is a worm that propagates via Instant Messenger applications.
10/13: Delf-EDE Trojan Still in the Wild
For the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Delf-EDE, a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/13: Kelvir-CG an Instant Messaging Worm
W32/Kelvir-CG is an instant messaging worm for the Windows platform that spreads by sending a message through IM to all of an infected user's contacts.
10/13: Accdrop.A Trojan Detects Specially Crafted .MDB File
Troj_Accdrop.A is the Trend Micro detection for a specially crafted .MDB file that exploits the Microsoft Jet Database Engine vulnerability.
10/12: Arbin-A a Downloader Windows Trojan
Troj/Arbin-A is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/13: Zlob-UT a Windows Trojan
Troj/Zlob-UT is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/12: Bancos-AWI an Internet Banking Trojan
Troj/Bancos-AWI is an internet banking Trojan targeting Brazilian bank websites.
10/12: Rbot-AAC Networm Worm Targets Weak Passwords
W32/Rbot-AAC is a network worm that attempts to spread via network shares.
10/12: IRCBot.NK Worm Exploit Windows Flaw
Worm_IRCBot.NK propagates by taking advantage of the Windows vulnerability found in the following Microsoft Web page: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-049.
10/12: Levona-A Worm Spreads to Shares, Drives
W32/Levona-A is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/12: Sality-AC a Parasitic Windows Virus
W32/Sality-AC is a parasitic virus for the Windows platform that also acts as a keylogger.
10/12: Bagle-Zip is Password Protected Archive Files
Sophos Anti-Virus has issued an alert for W32/Bagle-Zip, password-protected archive files.
10/12: RkRustok-E Trojan Uses Stealth Techniques
Troj/RKRustok-E is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
Webroot, Sophos To Offer Single Malware Protection Product
Both spyware and antivirus scanning in one place.
10/12: Small.EEZ Trojan May be Dropped By Other Malware
Troj_Small.EEZ is a Trojan that may be downloaded from the Internet.
10/12: Sohanad.H Worm Spreads Via IM Applications
Worm_Sohanad.H propagates via instant messaging applications.
10/11: Iefeat-BG a Downloader Trojan
Troj/Iefeat-BF is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/11: Bagle-PS Worm Sends Mass Emails
W32/Bagle-PS is a mass-mailing worm for the Windows platform.
10/11: Brontok-BU Worm Targets Windows
W32/Brontok-BU is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/11: Mytob-JF Worm and Trojan Sends Bogus Emails
W32/Mytob-JF is a mass-mailing worm and backdoor Trojan that can be controlled through the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network.
10/11: Small.DPO Trojan May be Dropped or Downloaded
Troj_Small.DPO is a Trojan that may arrive on a system as a dropped or downloaded file of other malware from a remote site.
10/11: Mobler-C Worm Copies Itself to Network Shares
W32/Mobler-C is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/11: Zlob.BPS Trojan Poses as Codec Installer
Troj_Zlob.BPS is a Trojan that is usually downloaded from the Internet and is installed by unsuspecting users.
10/11: Backdoor.Wualess Trojan Opens Back Door
Backdoor.Wualess is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on the compromised computer.
10/11: Dloader.EQO Trojan Arrives as Attachment
Troj_Dloader.EQO is a Trojan that arrives as an attachment to spammed email messages.
10/10: Tilebot-HI Worm Exploits Several Flaws
W32/Tilebot-HI is a worm with backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.
10/10: Backdoor.Haxdoor.R Trojan Gives Attacker Access
Backdoor.Haxdoor.R is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on the compromised computer and allows a remote attacker to have unauthorized access.
10/10: Bustoy-a a Windows Worm
W32/Bustoy-A is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/10: Bancos-API Trojan Hits Windows
Troj/Bancos-API is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/10: Agent-DJV Trojan Targets Windows
Troj/Agent-DJV is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/10: Haxdor.AU Backdoor Drops Files in Windows Folder
Bkdr_Haxdor.AU is a backdoor that arrives on a system either downloaded from the Internet or dropped by other malware.
10/10: Wow-HL a Password-Stealing Trojan
Troj/WOW-HL is a password-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/10: Beagle.FN Worm Uses Own SMTP Engine
W32.Beagle.FN@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine to spread, and may also download and execute remote files.
10/10: Radropper Trojan Drops, Executes Other Threats
Trojan.Radropper is a Trojan horse that drops and executes other threats on the compromised computer.
10/10: Haxdoor-DG Trojan Hits Windows
Troj/Haxdoor-DG is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/10: Backdoor-BAC Trojan Has Multiple Variants
Backdoor-BAC is a remote access Trojan with multiple variants.
10/10: Spybot.MO Worm Drops Itself Via Network Shares
TrendLabs has received reports about Worm_Spybot.MO spreading in the wild.
10/9: Paproxy-D Trojan Contacts Remote Server
Troj/Paproxy-D is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/9: Zlobmi-A Trojan Targets Windows
Troj/Zlobmi-A is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/9: Sdbot-BMG Worm and Trojan Exploits Flaws
W32/Sdbot-BMG is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/9" Vanity-A Trojan Injects Code Into Remote Processes
Troj/Vanity-A is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/9: Pepa Worm an IRC Controlled Backdoor
W32/Pepa.worm is an IRC controlled backdoor that provides an attacker with unauthorized remote access to the compromised computer.
10/9: Rungbu-A Virus Infects Word Doc Files
W32/Rungbu-A is a virus that infects Microsoft Word DOC files by copying itself to the same filename but with an SCR extension, appending the DOC file to the SCR copy, and then hiding the original DOC file.
10/9: Psyme-DD an HTML-Based Downloader Trojan
For the second time in less than a month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Psyme-DD, an HTML-based downloader Trojan that exploits the ADODB stream vulnerability associated with Microsoft Internet Explorer to silently download a file from a remote website to the affected computer.
10/9: Rbot-FPF Worm and Trojan Copies Itself to Shares
W32/Rbot-FPF is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/9: JS/Wonka JavaScript May Download, Execute Files
JS/Wonka is highly obfuscated JavaScript.
10/9: Rungbu-B a Mass-Mailing Worm and Prepending Virus
W32/Rungbu-B is a mass-mailing worm and prepending virus for the Windows platform.
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10/9: Trojan.Linkmediac Displays Popup Ads
Trojan.Linkmediac is a Trojan horse that displays popup advertisements and sends information about the compromised computer to a specific Web site.
10/6: Keylog-HD Trojan Continues to Flourish
For the second time in a week, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Keylog-HD, a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/6: DwnLdr-FSU a Downloader Trojan for Windows
Troj/DwnLdr-FSU is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/6: Virut-I a Windows Virus and Backdoor Trojan
W32/Virut-I is a virus and backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/6: Delf-EDE Trojan Still Hitting Windows
One month after it issued a first alert, security vendor Sophos has again issued an alert for Troj/Delf-EDE, a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/6: Clagger-AE Trojan Downloads, Executes Files
Troj/Clagger-AE is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/6: DwnLdr-CJJ a Windows Downloader Trojan
Troj/DwnLdr-CJJ is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/6: Licat-D an MSN IM Windows Worm
W32/Licat-D is an MSN IM worm for the Windows platform.
10/6: Kelvir.EH Worm is Download or Dropped
Worm_Kelvir.EH arrives on a system either downloaded from the Internet or dropped by another malware.
10/6: VBS_Adodb.AC is Malicious Visual Basic Script
VBS_Adodb.AC is malicious Visual Basic Script (VBScript) that is usually embedded in an HTML page hosted in a specific URL.
10/6: Looked-Z Virus Continues in the Wild
A week after issuing a first alert, security vendor Sophos has again issued an alert for W32/Looked-Z, a virus for the Windows platform.
10/6: Looked-AD a Windows Virus
W32/Looked-AD is a virus for the Windows platform.
10/5: Rbot-FPA a Windows Worm and Backdoor
W32/Rbot-FPA is a worm and IRC backdoor for the Windows platform.
10/5: Sohanad.B Worm Spreads Va IM Programs
Worm_Sohanad.B propagates via Yahoo! Messenger, AIM, Windows Live Messenger, or Windows Messenger.
10/5: Vanebot-S Worm Spreads Multiple Ways
W32/Vanebot-S is a worm for the Windows platform.
10/5: Danmec-G Trojan Gives Attackers Access Via Port
Troj/Danmec-G is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/5: Sohanad.C Worm Spreads Via IM Programs
Worm_Sohanad.C propagates via Yahoo! Messenger, AIM, Windows Live Messenger, or Windows Messenger.
10/5: GrayBrd-AU Trojan Contacts Remote Server
Troj/GrayBrd-AU is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
10/5: Sdbot-CRY Worm and Trojan Targets Windows
W32/Sdbot-CRY is a worm and backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
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Second Third-Party Windows Fix Appears
As Microsoft waits, unofficial patches become an established answer to sudden security threats.
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