Malware: Archive: January 2007

1/31: Mdropper.X Trojan Exploits Word Flaw

Trojan.Mdropper.X is a Trojan horse that attempts to exploit the Microsoft Word 2003 Unspecified Code Execution Vulnerability.

1/31: Dref-Y Virus Sends Mass E-mails

W32/Dref-Y is a virus with mass-mailing capabilities.

1/31: Sdbot-CWO Worm Back in the Wild

For the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for W32/Sdbot-CWO, a network worm with IRC backdoor functionality.

1/31: Virut.a Virus Infects .Exe and .Scr Files

W32/Virut.a is an appending virus.

1/31: Sdbot-CXO Worm Has IRC Backdoor Functions

W32/Sdbot-CXO is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/31: Clagger-AT Trojan Downloads, Runs Software

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

1/31: Bobandy-F a Mass-Mailing Worm

W32/Bobandy-F is a mass-mailing worm for the Windows platform.

1/31: Fujacks-M a Virus and Worm With Backdoor Functions

W32/Fujacks-M is an attempted virus and worm with backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/31: Spam-Loot Trojan Downloaded by Other Malware

Spam-Loot is a Trojan that has been downloaded via Backdoor-CMQ and Backdoor-CXT.

1/31: Trojan.Killwma Erases Header Information

Trojan.Killwma is a Trojan horse that erases the header information of .wma files on local hard drives.

1/30: Rbot-GCV Worm Targets Windows

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

1/30: Tilebot-IP Worm Still in the Wild

For the second time this week, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for W32/Tilebot-IP, a worm with IRC Backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/30: Dloadr-ASP a Downloader Trojan

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

1/30: Sdbot-CXO Worm Has Backdoor Functions

W32/Sdbot-CXO is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/30: Looked-BR Virus Spreads Via Network Shares

W32/Looked-BR is a virus that can also spread via network shares.

1/30: Ranky-AR Trojan Gives Intruder Remote Access

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

Internet Explorer at Zero-Day Risk

UPDATED: The flaw can't be used to execute arbitrary code but it could trigger a Denial of Service.

1/30: Looked-BS Virus Uses Weak Passwords to Spread

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

1/30: Latest of Multiple Alerts for Rbot-FWM Worm

Security vendor Sophos has issued the latest of multiple alerts recently for W32/Rbot-FWM, a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/29: Sdbot-CXO Worm Has IRC Backdoor Functions

W32/Sdbot-CXO is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/29: Nuwar.EL Worm Uses Own SMTP Engine

Worm_Nuwar.EL arrives as an attachment to mass-mailed email messages.

1/29: Sohana-J Worm Spreads Via IM Clients

W32/Sohana-J is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/29: Msnfake-N a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Msnfake-N is a password-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/29: Dloadr-ASN Trojan Targets Windows

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

1/29: DwnLdr-GAT Trojan Targets Windows

Troj/DwnLdr-GAT is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/29: RuinDL-X Trojan Contacts Remote Server

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

1/26: Tilebot-IO Worm Exploits Flaw, Copies Itself

W32/Tilebot-IO is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/26: Miprinc Worm Spreads by Copying Itself

W32.Miprinc@mm is a mass-mailing worm that spreads by copying itself to local drives, network mapped drives and removable storage devices.

1/26: RK a Potentially Unwanted Application

RK is a potentially unwanted application (adware) that provides detection for the components of RelevantKnowledge application.

1/26: Fujacks-L Virus Gives Intruder Access

W32/Fujacks-L is a virus that spreads to other network computers.

1/26: DwnLdr-FZI Worm Downloads, Runs Software

Troj/DwnLdr-FZI is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/26: VB-CXT Trojan Disguises Itself as Diagnostic Tool

Troj/VB-CXT is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/26: Sohana-G Worm Spreads Via IM

W32/Sohana-G is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/26: Downloader-BAI Trojan Delivered Via Spam Mail

Downloader-BAI is a Trojan that is delivered via a spammed email message.

1/26: Worm_Nuwar.EE Uses Own SMTP Engine

Worm_Nuwar.EE is a worm that 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.

1/25: Stration-CI a Network Worm

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

1/25: Xirtam.A Mass-Mail Worm Gathers Email Addresses

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

1/25: Rincux-A Trojan Performs DoS Attacks

Troj/Rincux-A is a Trojans for the Windows platform.

1/25: Dloadr-ASI Trojan Downloads, Runs New Software

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

1/25: Fuiframe-A Trojan Contacts Remote Server

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

1/24: Sohana-H Worm Spreads Via IM Protocols

W32/Sohana-H is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/24: Sohana-G Worm Spreads Via IM Protocols

W32/Sohana-G is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/24: Clagger-AS Trojan Downloads, Executes Code

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

Did Christmas PCs Scare Spam?

Possibly, which reflects how the unwitting are contributing so much to the malware problem.

1/24: Backdoor.Bifrose.H Trojan Opens Back Door

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

1/24: Dzan-A Worm Runs in Background

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

1/24: Agent-DWW a Password-Stealing Trojan

For the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Agent-DWW, a password-stealing Trojan.

1/24: Yabe.AV Trojan Arrives as Attachment

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

1/24: Yabe.AT Trojan Arrives as Email Attachment

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

1/23: Rbot-GCE Worm Peforms Multiple Functions

W32/Rbot-GCE is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/23: Lineag-AIV Trojan Hits Windows

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

1/23: Rbot-FWM Worm Gives Intruder Access

For at least the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for W32/Rbot-FWM is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/23: Dorf-Fam a Family of Backdoor Trojans

For at least the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Dorf-Fam is a family of backdoor Trojans for the Windows platform.

1/10: Nordex-A a Downloading Trojan

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

1/23: DwnLdr-FYH Trojan Downloads, Runs New Software

Troj/DwnLdr-FYH is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/23: Tilebot-II Worm Exploits RealVNC Flaw

W32/Tilebot-II is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/23: FakeAle-AI Trojan Contacts Remote Server

Troj/FakeAle-AI is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/23: Strat.CJ Trojan Arrives as Attachment

Troj_Strat.CJ is a memory-resident Trojan that arrives on a system as an attachment to email messages mass-spammed by another malware or a malicious user.

1/23: DwnLdr-FYB Trojan Downloads, Runs New Software

For the second time in a week, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/DwnLdr-FYB is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/23: Rbot-CGI Worm Exploits Multiple Flaws

W32/Rbot-GCI is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/23: Fujacks.AJ Worm Infects .Exe Files

W32.Fujacks.AJ@mm is a mass-mailing worm that also infects .exe files found on local and mapped drives.

DIY Tips for a Spam-Free Inbox

McAfee anti-spam researcher Guy Roberts shares his dos and don’ts for reducing spam in 2007.

1/22: DwnLdr-FYG a Downloader Trojan

Troj/DwnLdr-FYG is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/22: Nuwar.CQ Worm Arrives as Attachment

Worm_Nuwar.CQ arrives as an attachment to mass-mailed email messages.

1/22: Agent-DWW a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Agent-DWW is a password-stealing Trojan.

1/22: SillyFDC-M Worm Targets Windows

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

1/22: Dorf-Fam a Family of Backdoor Trojans

Troj/Dorf-Fam is a family of backdoor Trojans for the Windows platform.

1/22: Dref-X a Mass-Mailing Virus

W32/Dref-X is a mass-mailing virus for the Windows platform.

1/22: Cimuz-BM a Windows Trojan

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

1/22: Agent-EAB a DLL Helper Trojan

Troj/Agent-EAB is a DLL Helper Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/22: Pardona-D Virus Infects and Modifies Files

For the second time in a month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for W32/Pardona-D, a virus for the Windows platform.

1/22: Gangbot Worm Opens Back Door

W32.Gangbot is a worm that opens a back door and connects to an IRC server.

1/22: Plunt a File Infecting Virus

W32/Plunt is a file infecting virus.

1/19: Trojan.Peacomm Drops Driver Program

Trojan.Peacomm is a Trojan horse that drops a driver program file to download another program.

1/19: Fakerecy Worm Copies Itself to Drives

W32.Fakerecy is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable and mapped drives.

1/19: Trojan.Flush.K Modifies DNS Server Settings

Trojan.Flush.K is a Trojan horse that modifies the DNS server settings on the compromised computer and redirects the browser to potentially malicious Web sites.

1/19: Downloader-BAI Trojan Delivered Via Email

Downloader-BAI is a Trojan that is delivered via a spammed email message.

1/19: DwnLdr-FYD a Downloader Trojan

Troj/DwnLdr-FYD is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/19: Tilebot-IK Worm and Backdoor Exploits Flaws

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

1/19: Falgna Worm Steals System Information

W32.Falgna is a worm that steals system information and opens a back door on the compromised computer allowing a remote attacker to have unauthorized access.

1/19: Looked-BO Virus and Worm Infects FIles

W32/Looked-BO is a virus and network worm for the Windows platform.

1/19: Brontok-CI Worm Sends Mass Emails

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

1/19: Fujacks-U a Prepending Windows Virus

W32/Fujacks-U is a prepending virus for the Windows platform.

Microsoft Issues Fix For Excel Patch

Unless you are using Asian fonts with Excel 2000, no need to rush.

1/19: Small.DAM a Variant of the Small Trojan Family

Small.DAM, a variant of the Small Trojan family, is a Trojan that arrives on the system as attachment file to spam emails.

1/18: Brontok-AE a Mass-Mailing Worm

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

1/18: Dnscharger Trojan Modifies DNS Settings

Trojan.Dnschanger is a Trojan horse that modifies the DNS settings on the compromised computer.

1/18: DwnLdr-FYP Trojan Downloads, Runs New Software

Troj/DwnLdr-FYB is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/18: Looked-BK Virus and Worm Still Flourishing

For the second time in a week, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for W32/Looked-BK, a virus and network worm for the Windows platform.

1/18: Zalon-B Backdoor Trojan Gives Access

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

1/18: Danmec-V Trojan Downloads Code

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

1/18: Psyme-DD Trojan Exploits ADODB Stream Flaw

Troj/Psyme-DD is a HTML-based downloader Trojan that exploits the ADODB stream vulnerabilty associated with Microsoft Internet Explorer to silently download a file from a remote website to the affected computer.

1/18: Trojan.Mdropper.W Drops More Malware

Trojan.Mdropper.W is a Trojan horse that drops additional malware on the compromised computer, which is detected as Backdoor.Trojan.

1/18: Fujacks-I Prepending Virus Downloads Code

W32/Fujacks-I is a prepending virus for the Windows platform.

1/18: Trojan.Mdropper.V Exploits Word Flaw

Trojan.Mdropper.V is a Trojan horse that drops additional malware detected as Trojan.Dropper on the compromised computer.

1/18: Backdoor.Amitis.C Trojan Steals Information

Backdoor.Amitis.C is a Trojan horse that steals system information and opens a back door on the compromised computer allowing a remote attacker to have unauthorized access.

118: SillyFDC-L Worm Hits Windows

W32/SillyFDC-L is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/18: Strat.AT Trojan Arrives as Email Attachment

Troj_Strat.AT is a Trojan that may arrive on a system as an attachment to an email message manually spammed by a malicious user, or as an attachment to email messages mass-mailed by WORM_STRAT.AT.

1/17: Agent-DWW a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Agent-DWW is a password-stealing Trojan.

1/17: Expl_Execod.C Web FIle Exploits IE Flaw

Expl_Execod.C is the Trend Micro detection for a specially crafted HTML Web page file that exploits a vulnerability in the way Internet Explorer (IE) handles Vector Markup Language (VML) elements.

1/17: Agent-IEY Trojan Arrives as Spam Mail Attachment

Troj_Agent.IEY 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.

1/17: Rustok-N Trojan Hits Windows

Troj/Rustok-N is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/17: Rbot-GBX Worm and Backdoor Exploits Flaws

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

1/17: VBS_Banload.FZI an HTML File With Malicious VBScript Tag

VBS_Banload.FZI is the Trend Micro detection for an HTML file that contains a malicious VBScript tag.

1/17: KillAV.FG Trojan Ends Several Processes

KillAV.FG is a Trojan that ends several processes belonging, among others, to security tools, and reduces the security when browsing through the Internet.

1/16: Brontok-BB a Mass-Mail Worm

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

1/16: Busky-E Trojan Still Hitting Windows

For the second time in a week, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Busky-E, a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/16: Puce-T Virus Infects ZIP Archives

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

1/16: Tilebot-II Worm Exploits Flaw, Targets Weak Passwords

W32/Tilebot-II is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/16: Dloadr-AKY Trojan Arrives as Attachment

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

1/16: Rbot-FWM Worm Has Backdoor Functions

W32/Rbot-FWM is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/16: Fujacks.AF Worm Ends Security Processes

W32.Fujacks.AF is a worm that spreads by copying itself to network shares.

1/16: Levona-D Worm Spreads to Shares, Removable Drives

W32/Levona-D is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/16: Burmec Worm Copies Itself to Removable, Mapped Drives

W32.Burmec is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable and mapped drives.

1/16: Rahack.W Worm Exploits Weak Server Passwords

W32.Rahack.W is a polymorphic worm that spreads to computers by exploiting weak passwords for Radmin servers and Windows network shares.

1/16: Cimuz-BK Trojan Targets Windows

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

1/15: IRCBot-CX Trojan Awaits Attackers' Commands

For the second time so far this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/IRCBot-CX, a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/15: Lineag-AIQ a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Lineag-AIQ is a password-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/15: Rbot-GAW Worm Uses Weak Passwords to Spread

W32/Rbot-GAW is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/15: Busky-E Trojan Still Flourishing

For the second time in days, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Busky-E, a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/15: WowPWS-AJ Trojan Contacts Remote Server

Troj/WowPWS-AJ is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/15: Spybot-ANOO Worm Spreads Via mIRC, Weak Passwords

W32.Spybot.ANOO is a worm that opens a back door on the compromised computer, and spreads through mIRC and to network shares protected by weak passwords.

1/15: Rbot-GAY Worm and Backdoor Exploits Flaws

W32/Rbot-GAY is a network worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/15: Levona-C Worm Also a Backdoor Trojan

W32/Levona-C is a worm and backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/15: Gladis-A Worm Copies Itself to Folders

For the second time in a week, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for W32/Gladis-A, a worm for the Windows platform.

1/15: Spybot.ANTR Worm Uses mIRC, Weak Passwords to Spread

W32.Spybot.ANTR is a worm that spreads through mIRC and to network shares protected by weak passwords.

1/15: Agent.JCD Trojan Uses Happy New Year File Name

Troj_Agent.JCD is a Trojan that usually arrives as a file attached to spammed email messages.

1/15: Agent.JAW Trojan May be Downloaded or Dropped

Troj_Agent.JAW is a Trojan that may arrive on a system as a file attached to a spammed email message.

1/15: ShipUp-B Trojan Targets Windows

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

1/15: Strat.AG TRojan Arrives as Mass Spam Attachment

Troj_Strat.AG is a memory-resident Trojan that arrives on a system as an attachment to email messages mass-spammed by another malware or a malicious user.

1/15: Infostealer.Rovbin Trojan Steals Information

Infostealer.Rovbin is a Trojan horse that attempts to steal information from the compromised computer and send it to the author of the Trojan.

1/12: Looked-BK Virus and Worm Infects Local Files

W32/Looked-BK is a virus and network worm for the Windows platform.

1/12: Spybot.ANSX Worm Spreads Via mIRC

W32.Spybot.ANSX is a worm that opens a back door on the compromised computer, and spreads through mIRC and to network shares protected by weak passwords.

1/12: Iteb.A Worm Copies Itself to Fixed Locations

W32.Iteb.A is a worm that copies itself to fixed locations on drives c: to g:, scans mapped drives for .jpg files and copies itself to those locations containing [JPEG FILENAME ROOT].exe.

1/12: Counto-H Trojan Collects, Sends System Details

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

1/12: Sniffer-N Trojan Monitors Nework Traffic

Troj/Sniffer-N is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

Money For Vista, IE Bugs

The first six vulnerabilities to earn big VeriSign bucks.

1/12: Busky-E Trojan Hits Windows

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

1/12: Codbot-EW Worm Has IRC Backdoor Functions

W32/Codbot-EW is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/12: Ransom-C Trojan Deletes Files, Displays Message

Ransom-C is a Trojan that delete files from the infected machine, and display a message in Chinese requesting for a fee from the user to recover the deleted data.

1/12: Krepper-BF a Downloading Trojan

Troj/Krepper-BF is a downloading Trojan for the Windows platform.

Image-Based Spam a Server Threat

With spam now embedded in graphics files, e-mail servers are getting creamed.

1/12: Kumar.A Macro Virus Infects Word Documents

W97M.Kumar.A is a macro virus that infects Microsoft Word documents.

1/11: Zlobns-AA an Installer for Zlob Family Trojans

Troj/Zlobns-AA is an installer for files belonging to the Zlob family of Trojans.

1/11: Gladis-A Worm Copies Itself to Folders on Drives

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

1/11: Rbot-GAP Worm and Trojan Targets Windows

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

1/11: Fujacks-D a Prepending Virus and Worm

W32/Fujacks-D is a prepending virus and worm with backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/11: Counto-H Trojan Collects System Details

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

1/11: Looked-BI Virus and Worm Infects Local Files

For the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for W32/Looked-BI is a virus and network worm for the Windows platform.

1/11:Zlobns-AA an Installer File for Zlob Trojan Family

Troj/Zlobns-AA is an installer for files belonging to the Zlob family of Trojans.

1/11: Fujacks-G Virus Infects Files on Local Drives

W32/Fujacks-G is a prepending virus for the Windows platform.

1/11: Rbot-FWM Worm Has Backdoor Functions

W32/Rbot-FWM is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/10: Agent.HYI Trojan May Arrive as Dropped File

Troj_Agent.HYI is a Trojan that may arrive on a system as a dropped file of another malware, or as a downloaded file from the Internet by unsuspecting users when visiting malicious Web sites.

1/10: Yabe.AS Trojan Arrives as Spam Mail

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

1/10: Kraze-B Virus Contacts Remote Server

W32/Kraze-B is a Virus for the Windows platform.

1/10: Spybot-NC Worm and Trojan Gives Unauthorized Access

W32/Spybot-NC is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan that runs in the background as a service processs.

1/10: Kbroy-G Uses HTTP to Contact Server

Troj/Kbroy-G is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/10: Agobot-AHT Worn Gives Intruder Access

W32/Agobot-AHT is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

1/10: Mytob.RD Worm Opens Back Door

W32.Mytob.RD@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door on the compromised computer.

1/10: Kakavex File Infector Spreads Via Executable Files

W32.Kakavex is a file infector that spreads through executable files.

1/9: QQRob-ABX Worm Downloads, Executes Files

W32/QQRob-ABX is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/9: Dref-U Virus Continues to Mass-Mail Itself

For at least the third time in a month, security vendor Sophos has issued another alert for W32/Dref-U is a virus with mass-mailing capability for the Windows platform.

1/9: Lager-U Proxy Trojan Continues to Spread

For the second time in a week, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Lager-U, a proxy Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/9: Pardona-G Virus Hits Windows

W32/Pardona-G is a virus for the Windows platform.

1/9: Clerix-B an Information-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Clerix-B is an information-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/9: IRCBot-TK Trojan Gives Intruder Access

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

1/9: Mitglieder.ME Trojan Has Rootkit Functionalities

Mitglieder.MF is a Trojan that attempts to download and run a file from different websites on the affected computer.

1/8: Rontokbro.Gen a Mass-Mailing Worm

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

1/8: Spybot.ANKH Worm Exploits Flaws

W32.Spybot.ANKH is a worm that spreads by exploiting known vulnerabilities.

1/8: Bankder-DNM an Internet Banking Trojan

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

1/8: Banload.BLK Trojan May be Dropped by Other Malware

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

1/8: Haxdoor-DL Trojan Targets Windows

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

1/8: Pardona-F Virus Contacts Remote Server

W32/Pardona-F is a virus for the Windows platform.

1/8: Looked-BJ Virus Spreads to Network Computers

W32/Looked-BJ is a virus and network worm for the Windows platform.

1/8: Lewor.A a Parasitic File Infector

W32/Lewor.a is a parasitic file infector that can spread over USB storage devices, network drives, shared folders and QQ instant messenging.

1/8: Haxdoor.KG Backdoor Listens to Random Ports

Bkdr_Haxdoor.KG is a backdoor that may be downloaded from the Internet.

1/8: SillyFDC-I Worm Copies Itself to Drives

W32/SillyFDC-I is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/8: Downloader.Hamberu Trojan Drops Malicious Files

Downloader.Hamberu is a Trojan horse that downloads potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer.

1/8: Rbot-GAC Worm and Backdoor Gives Access

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

1/5: Spybot.AMUV Worm Spreads Via mIRC, Network Shares

W32.Spybot.AMUV is a worm that spreads through mIRC and to network shares protected by weak passwords.

1/5: Lokkest.A Mass-Mail Worm Gathers Addresses

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

1/5: Duel.dam Virus Infects Executable Files

W32/Duel.dam is a virus that infects executable files.

1/5: Zlob-XS a Downloader Trojan

Troj/Zlob-XS is a downloader Trojan for the windows platform.

1/5: Rbot-GAA Worm and Trojan Runs in Background

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

1/5: Trojan.Slapew.D Sends Unsolicited Mail

Trojan.Slapew.D is a Trojan horse that can be used to send unsolicited email through the compromised computer.

1/5: Zybot-D Trojan Gives Intruder Access and Control

Troj/Zybot-D is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/5: Looked-BI Virus Infects Local and Network Files

W32/Looked-BI is a virus and network worm for the Windows platform.

1/5: Anis Worm Pretends to be IE Executable

W32/Anis.worm masquerades as Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) executable and creates shortcuts and autorun files that seem to be launching IE but also launch the worm.

MS Patch Day To Fix Windows, Office, Visual Studio

Eight security bulletins will address an undisclosed number of issues.

1/5: Dloader.IAR Trojan Arrives as Spammed Attachment

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

Vista Exploit Looking For Achilles' Heel

First Vista exploit could mean lasting problems for Microsoft, according to a security vendor.

Cisco Picks 'Plum' in E-mail Security Market

Analyst says IronPort was the right choice for Cisco to get into the e-mail security appliance space.

1/5: Sdbot-CWL Worm and Trojan Targets Windows

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

1/5: Spybot.ANJJ Worm Uses Weak Passwords to Spread

W32.Spybot.ANJJ is a worm that spreads through mIRC and to network shares protected by weak passwords.

1/5: Spybot.AMUV Worm Spreads Via mIRC, Network Shares

W32.Spybot.AMUV is a worm that spreads through mIRC and to network shares protected by weak passwords.

1/4: Wuke-A Virus Contacts Remote Server

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

1/4: Pardona-E Virus Infects Exe and HTML Files

W32/Pardona-E is a virus that includes functionality to access the internet and communicate with a remote server via HTTP.

1/4: Stration-CI Worm Continues to Flourish

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

1/4: Rbot-FMW a Windows Backdoor Worm

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

1/4: RaHack.BB Worm Uses Different Means to Spread

RaHack.BB is a worm that has no destructive effects.

1/4: Lager-U a Proxy Trojan for Windows

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

1/4: Uploader-AF Trojan Uploads Harvested Email Addresses

Uploader-AF is a Trojan that uploads harvested email addresses from infected computers to a website.

Google on Security Alert

The company responds quickly to an alleged vulnerability, and there might be more lurking.

1/4: Trojan.Slapew.D Steals System Information

Trojan.Slapew.D is a Trojan horse that can be used to send unsolicited email through the compromised computer.

1/4: Sforce-B a Tool to Gain Access to SSHD Servers

Troj/Sforce-B is a tool for gaining access to sshd servers with weak passwords.

Exploit Surfaces in Web Browser PDF Plug-Ins

Surprisingly easy exploit can affect all browsers.

1/4: Spybot.ANDM Worm Spreads Via mIRC, Network Shares

W32.Spybot.ANDM is a worm that spreads through mIRC and to network shares protected by weak passwords.