Malware: Archive: April 2007

4/30: Sober.AA a Mass-Mailing Worm

W32.Sober.AA@mm is a mass-mailing worm that sends itself out as an email attachment.

4/30: Starter-F Trojan Hits Windows

Troj/Starter-F is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/30: JS_Feebs.AAZ Malicious JavaScript Arrives as Attachment

JS_Feebs.AAZ is malicious JavaScript arrives on a system as an attachment to email messages spammed by another malware or a malicious user.

4/30: Downloader.Goobiz Trojan Drops Malicious Files

Downloader.Goobiz is a Trojan horse that downloads potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer and may be used to access premium-rate services.

Spammers Are Due For A Surprise

Unspam knows where you are. Here comes the lawsuit.

4/30: Agent-EOL a Downloading Trojam

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

4/30: Lovelet-AD Worm Spreads Multiple Ways

W32/Lovelet-AD is a worm for the Windows platform.

4/30: Raser-AT an Email Spamming Trojan

Troj/Raser-AT is an email spamming Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/30: DwnLdr-FUM Trojan Hits Windows

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

4/30: Hala-A an Executable File Virus

W32/Hala-A is an executable file virus for the Windows platform.

4/30: Torpig-BT a Windows Trojan

Troj/Torpig-BT is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/27: Sohana-S Worm Spreads Multiple Ways

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

4/27: Brontok-DD an Email Windows Worm

W32/Brontok-DD is an email worm for the Windows platform.

4/27: Psyme-EH a Downloader Trojan

Troj/Psyme-EH is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/27: Raser-AT an Email Spamming Trojan

Troj/Raser-AT is an email spamming Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/27: Athrelon Virus Infects Executable Files

W32.Athrelon is a virus that infects %Windir%\notepad.exe and executable files on drives J through Z.

4/27: Keshel.A Worm Infects Executable Files

W32.Keshel.A is a worm that infects executable files and attempts to spread through network shares.

4/27: Sayudio Virus Infects .Exe Files

W32.Sayudio is a virus that infects .exe files on the compromised computer.

4/27: Trojan.Kardphisher Steals Credit Card Numbers

Trojan.Kardphisher is a Trojan horse that attempts to steal credit card numbers by tricking the user into entering their credit card details to activate Windows.

4/26: Delbot-AN Worm Gives Intruder Remote Access

W32/Delbot-AN is a worm for the Windows platform that also allows a remote intruder to gain access and control over the computer.

4/26: PWS-AML a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/PWS-AML is a password-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/26: Rbot-GMM Worm Targets Windows

W32/Rbot-GMM is a worm for the Windows Platform.

4/26: Delbot-AJ Worm Continues to Spread

For the third time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for W32/Delbot-AJ, a worm with backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

Your Data Can Get in But Can't Get Out

New McAfee product complements its client-side counterpart by ensuring secured data doesn't ever leave the network.

4/26: Nuwar.AOS Worm Arrives in Password-Protected RAR File

Worm_Nuwar.AOS arrives contained in a password-protected RAR archive file attached to spammed email messages.

4/25: Spam-Xarvester Software Component Generates Spam

Spam-Xarvester is a software component that appears to be involved with generating/sending spammed email messages.

4/25: Validin!html Detects Files Infected by Validin Worm

W32.Validin!html is a generic detection for .htm, .js, .vbs, .xml, .jsp, .shtml,.php and .asp files infected by W32.Validin Worm.

4/25: Redlofwen Worm Copies Itself to Drives to Spread

W32.Redlofwen is a worm that spreads by copying itself to all drives on the compromised computer, including removable and mapped drives.

4/25: Nuwar Email Virus Arrives in Password-Protected File

A new wave of spammings of the W32/Nuwar@MM email virus has been discovered today, reports security vendor McAfee.

4/25: Fujacks-Z a Prepending Windows Virus

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

4/25: Liji-A Virus Targets Windows

W32/Liji-A is a virus for the Windows platform.

4/25: DelSpy-E Trojan Continues to Flourish

For the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/DelSpy-E is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/25: Trojan.Nacluv Hides .Doc Files, Installs Itself

Trojan.Nacluv is a Trojan horse program that hides .doc files and installs itself into the registry.

4/25: WowPWS-KA an Information-Stealing Trojan

Troj/WowPWS-KA is an information-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/24: Gampass-P Worm Hits Windows

W32/Gampass-P is a worm for the Windows platform.

4/24: Rbot-GMJ Worm Allows Unauthorized Remote Access

W32/Rbot-GMJ is a worm for the Windows platform that allows unauthorized remote access to the computer via IRC channels.

4/24: Spam-Mespam Trojan Downloads Emails and Spam

Spam-Mespam is a Trojan to download email messages from a remote site and spam via webmail services.

4/24: Delcycer Worm Copies Itself to Mapped Drives

W32.Delcycer is a worm that copies itself to mapped drives.

4/24: Fubalca.D Worm Spreads Via Removable Storage Devices

W32.Fubalca.D is a worm that spreads through removable storage devices.

4/24: Evilx.A Trojan Connects to Site to Download Files

Evilx.A is a Trojan that is programmed to connect a certain website in order to download files, which can be of any nature including malware.

4/24: Resik-C Worm Targets Windows

W32/Resik-C is a worm for the Windows platform.

4/24: Brontok-G an Email Worm

W32/Brontok-G is an email worm for the Windows platform.

4/23: Validin Worm Infects .Html Files; Deletes .Gho Files

W32.Validin is a worm that infects .html files and deletes .gho files.

4/23: Advegol!html Detects Files Infected by Advegol Worm

W32.Advegol!html is a generic detection for files infected by the W32.Advegol worm.

4/23: Advegol Worm Infects .Exe Files

W32.Advegol is a worm that infects .exe files and attempts to spread to network shares and removable drives.

4/23: Delf-ESX an Internet Worm

W32/Delf-ESX is an internet worm for the Windows platform.

4/23: Stratio-BG a Windows Worm

W32/Stratio-BG is a worm for the Windows platform.

4/23: Goldun-FQ Trojan Targets Windows

Troj/Goldun-FQ is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/23: Maran-AE a Windows Trojan

Troj/Maran-AE is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/23: Advegol!gen Detects Advegol Worm Family Variants

W32.Advegol!gen is a generic detection that detects variants of the W32.Advegol family of worms.

4/23: Backdoor.Bifrose.K Trojan Opens Backdoor

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

4/23: Rbot-FKR Worm and Trojan Exploits Flaws

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

4/23: SITDir-A Trojan Exploits Flaw Associated with IE Versions

Troj/SITDlr-A is a downloader script that attempts to exploit the mk:@MSITStore vulnerability associated with certain versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer to download a remote executable.

4/20: BankDL-CD a Downloader Trojan

Troj/BankDL-CD is a downloader Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/20: Trojan.Samo Sends Links Via MSN Messenger

Trojan.Samo is a Trojan horse that sends out links via MSN Messenger to a copy of Downloader.

4/20: Strat.IN Trojan Arrives as Email Attachment

Troj_Strat.IN Trojan arrives as attachment to email messages spammed by another malware or a malicious user.

4/20: Anis-F Worm Hits Windows

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

4/20: ExDns-Fam a Family of Window Worms

W32/ExDns-Fam is a family of worms for the Windows platform.

4/20: Niumu Worm Infects .Exe and .Scr Files

W32.Niumu is a worm that spreads through network shares and infects .exe and .scr files.

4/20: Spamta.WF Worm Sends Trojan Via Email Attachment

Spamta.WF is a worm that sends the Trojan detected as SpamtaLoad.DW via email in a message that contains an attachment.

4/20: Banload.CFU Trojan Arrives as Attachment

Troj_Banload.CFU is a Trojan that arrives as attachment to email messages spammed via email by another malware or a malicious user.

4/20: DllLoad-C a Trojan DLL Loader

Troj/DllLoad-C is a Trojan DLL loader for the Windows platform.

4/20: Dref-Q Worm Sends Mass Emails

W32/Dref-Q is a mass-mailing worm for the Windows platform.

4/20: Anivip Virus Spreads Among Drives C Through Z

W32.Anivip is a virus that spreads through drives C through Z by infecting various file types, including .html files.

4/20: Agent-EOA Trojan Targets Windows

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

4/20: Generic PWS.o a Password-Stealing Trojan

Generic PWS.o is a password-stealing Trojan that is being downloaded by Generic Downloader.ab.

4/19: Bancos-API a Windows Trojan

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

4/19: SpyDldr-H Trojan Targets Windows

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

4/19: Darksnow!dam Detects Files Corrputed by Darksnow Virus

W32.Darksnow!dam is a generic detection for files corrupted by the W32.Darksnow virus family.

4/19: Delbot-AL Worm Has Backdoor Functions

W32/Delbot-AL is a worm with backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

4/19: Agobot-AHZ Worm Gives Intruder Access

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

4/19: SillyFDC-Y Worm Targets Windows

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

4/19: Fujacks-M Virus and Worm Gives Remote Access

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

4/19: Jambu Worm Spreads Via Removable Devices, Shares

W32.Jambu is a worm that spreads through removable storage devices and network shares.

4/19: DelSpy-E Trojan Still in the Wild

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

4/19: Darksnow!inf Detects Files Infected by Virus Family

W32.Darksnow!inf is a detection for files that are infected by the W32.Darksnow virus family.

4/18: Jambu Worm Spreads Via Removable Devices

W32.Jambu is a worm that spreads through removable storage devices.

4/18: Darksnow.B Virus Infects Files With 097M.Darksnow

W32.Darksnow.B is a virus that infects files with O97M.Darksnow and spreads to network shares.

4/18: Trojan.Daekom Displays Ads

Trojan.Daekom is a Trojan horse that displays advertisements.

4/18: PE_Corelink.A File Dropper Drops .DLL File

PE_Corelink.A is the Trend Micro detection for files infected by PE_CORELINK.A-O.

4/18: Downloader.Bzup Trojan Drops Malicious Files

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

4/18: Dosmouse Worm Copies Itself to Drive Roots

W32.Dosmouse is a worm that copies itself to the root of all drives, including network shares and removable media.

4/18: Agent-DWW a Password-Stealing Trojan

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

4/18: Delbot-AK Worm Spreads Multiple Ways

W32/Delbot-AK is a worm with backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

4/18: Rinbot.Q Worm Downloads Malware

Rinbot.Q is a worm that is programmed to download malware to the affected computer.

4/18: Rinbot.BF Worm Spreads to Shares, Exploits Flaws

W32.Rinbot.BF is a worm that spreads to network shares and by exploiting vulnerabilities.

4/18: Vanebot.GC Worm May be Dropped or Downloaded

Worm_Vanebot.GC may be dropped on a system by other malware or downloaded unknowingly by a user when visiting malicious Web sites.

Is Gordano at The Vanguard of E-mail Security?

SMBs are the target for new software that flashes all-in-one e-mail security.

4/18: Delbot-AJ Worm Uses Weak Passwords to Spread

W32/Delbot-AJ is a worm with backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

4/18: Pykse.A Worm Arrives as File Download

Worm_Pykse.A arrives on a system as a file downloaded from remote sites by other malware.

4/18: Artesimda.A Trojan Monitors Internet Traffic

Artesimda.A is a Trojan that monitors Internet traffic generated.

4/17: Rbot-GMF Worm Also an IRC Backdoor Trojan

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

4/17: Rinbot.BC Worm Exploits System Flaws

W32.Rinbot.BC is a worm that spreads to network shares and by exploiting system vulnerabilities.

4/17: Alman-A a Windows Virus

W32/Alman-A is a virus for the Windows platform.

4/17: Delbot-AI Worm Gives Intruder Remote Access

W32/Delbot-AI is an IRC worm with backdoor functionality that allows a remote intruder to gain access and control over the computer.

4/17: Trojan.Daekom Displays Ads

Trojan.Daekom is a Trojan horse that displays advertisements.

4/17: Eliles.A Worm Lowers Security Settings

W32.Eliles.A@mm is a mass-mailing worm that also lowers security settings on the compromised computer.

4/17: Dokum-B Trojan Targets Windows

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

4/17: QQPass-JDD a Password-Stealing Trojan

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

4/17: Contact-I Trojan Listens for Attacker's Commands

Troj/Contact-I is an IRC backdoor Trojan that runs in the background on compromised systems listening for commands from a remote attacker.

4/17: Sdbot-DDA Worm Has Backdoor IRC Functions

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

4/16: Jambu-A Mass-Mailer Targets Peer-to-Peer Networks

W32/Jambu-A is a mass mailer for the Windows platform that also targets peer-to-peer file sharing networks and local shares.

4/16: LegMir-AQP Trojan Targets Windows

Troj/LegMir-AQP is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/16: Rbot-GMB Worm Has IRC Backdoor Functions

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

4/16: W32.Pykspa.A Spreads Via Skype

W32.Pykspa.A is a worm that spreads through Skype Instant Messenger.

4/16: RabbitLuv-B a Windows Worm

W32/RabbitLuv-B is a worm for the windows platform.

4/16: W32.Almanahe.B Infects Executable Files

W32.Almanahe.B is a worm that infects executable files.

4/16: Yadurna.A Worm Copies Itself to Root Drive Directories

W32.Yadurna.A is a worm that copies itself to the root directories of mapped drives.

4/16: JS_Feebs.TS Malicious JavaScript Arrives as Attachment

JS_Feebs.TS is malicious JavaScript that arrives on a system as an attachment to email messages spammed by WORM_FEEBS.PL.

IDC: Spam To Rocket Past Legit E-Mail This Year

It could go away if you'd just stop being suckered.

4/13: Trojan.Peacomm!zip Detects Password-Protected .Exe Files

Trojan.Peacomm!zip is a detection for password-protected .zip files containing executable files infected by the Trojan.Peacomm family.

4/13: Panther.H Virus Copies Itself to Word Templates

W97M.Panther.H is a virus that copies itself to Word templates and spreads to other documents.

4/13: Worm_Nuwar.AOP Copies Itself to Email

Worm_Nuwar.AOP spreads by attaching a password-protected .ZIP file containing a copy of itself to an email message, which it sends using its own Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) engine.

4/13: VB-CYK Worm Spreads Via Removable Devices

W32/VB-CYK is a worm for the Windows platform.

4/13: Nordex-A Downloading Trojan Still in the Wild

For the second time this week, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Nordex-A, a downloading Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/13: Looked-DA a Prepending Virus

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

4/13: Dorf.AA Trojan Arrives as File Dropped by Worm

Dorf.AA Trojan arrives as a file dropped by WORM_NUWAR.AOP.

4/13: PWS-AMJ a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/PWS-AMJ is a password-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/13: Almanahe.A Polymorphic Worm Infects .Exe Files

W32.Almanahe.A is a polymorphic worm that infects executable files.

4/13: Rbot-GLQ Worm Provides Backdoor Service

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

4/13: Nurech.Z Worm Ends Security Processes

Nurech.Z is a worm that ends several processes belonging to security tools, such as antivirus programs and firewalls, among others.

4/12: Dref-AG Worm Targets Windows

W32/Dref-AG is a worm for the Windows platform.

4/12: VB-CRJ a Windows Trojan

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

4/12: Proxy-HG Trojan Still in the Wild

For the second time this week, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Proxy-HG, a Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/12: Rabb a Destructive Worm that Overwites Exe Files

W32/Rabb.worm is a destructive worm that overwrites and replaces EXE files.

4/12: Sality-AA Virus Acts as Keylogger

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

4/12: Agent-DGY Trojan Targets Windows

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

4/12: Trojan.Imspam Spends Spam Via IM Programs

Trojan.Imspam is a Trojan horse that sends spam through Instant Messenger programs.

4/12: Clagger-AE Trojan Downloads, Executes Files

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

4/12: Agent-ENV Trojan Gives Remote Access

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

4/12: Vector-B a Executable File Virus

W32/Vetor-B is an executable file virus for the Windows platform.

4/12: Sadelphi-A Trojan Hits Windows

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

4/12: Virut.J Polymorphic Virus Opens Back Door

W32.Virut.J is a polymorphic virus that infects executable files and opens a back door on the compromised computer.

4/12: Dref-AH an Email Worm

W32/Dref-AH is an email worm for the Windows platform.

4/12: Sohana-S Worm Spreads Multiple Ways

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

4/12: Fubalca.B Worm Spreads Through Removable Media

W32.Fubalca.B is a worm spreads through removable media.

Office Exploits Rear Their Ugly Heads

At this rate, Microsoft Office could become a more popular virus target than Windows.

4/12: Nuwar.AOO Worm Arrives as Attachment

Worm_Nuwar.AOO arrives as attachment to mass-mailed email messages.

4/12: JS_Feebs.Y is Malicious JavaScript Sent as Attachment

JS_Feebs.Y is malicious JavaScript that arrives on a system as an attachment to spammed email messages sent by WORM_FEEBS.PL.

4/11: Cekar a File-Infecting Worm

W32/Cekar is a file infecting worm.

4/11: Virus!gen Detects Virut Family of File Infectors

W32.Virut!gen is a generic detection that detects variants of the W32.Virut family of file infectors and for the files that are infected by the W32.Virut virus.

4/11: Dref-Y Virus Sends Mass Emails

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

4/11: DwnLdr-GTK a Windows Trojan

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

4/11: Feeb.DH Worm Spreads by Mass-Mailing Itself

W32.Feebs.DH is a worm that spreads by mass-mailing itself and through network shares.

4/11: QQHelp-DX Trojan Hits Windows

Troj/QQHelp-DX is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/11: Tiotua-G Worm Copies Itself to Mapped Disk Drives, Devices

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

4/11: Dloadr-AXD Trojan Installs Itself in Place of MSN Application

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

4/11: Delbot-AG Worm Gives Intruder Remote Access

W32/Delbot-AG is a worm with IRC Backdoor functionality that allows a remote intruder to gain access and control over the computer vie IRC channels.

4/11: Sdbot-DCY Worm Hits Windows

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

4/10: Backdoor.Darkmoon.D Trojan Downloads Files

Backdoor.Darkmoon.D is a Trojan horse that opens a back door and may download potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer.

4/10: Nordex-A a Downloading Trojan

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

4/10: PatchLs-B Trojan Hits Windows

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

4/10: PE_Virut.L File Infector Infects .Exe and .SCR files

PE_Virut.L is a file infector that arrives on a system as a downloaded or dropped file of other malware.

4/10: Keylog-WMSL Trojan Claims to be Microsoft File

Keylog-WMSL is a Trojan written in Borland Delphi that claims to be a Microsoft Windows Management License Service file.

4/10: Catcher-B a Windows Worm

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

4/10: Zeeker.A Parasitic Virus Downloads, Executes Files

W32/Zeeker.a is a parasitic virus that also attempts to download and execute additional files.

4/10: Proxy-HG Trojan Continues to Spread

For the second time this month, security vendor Sophos has issued an alert for Troj/Proxy-HG, a Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/10: Sober-AD a Mass-Mailing Worm

W32/Sober-AD is a mass-mailing worm for the Windows platform.

4/10: Backdoor.Darkmoon.D Trojan May Download Files

Backdoor.Darkmoon.D is a Trojan horse that opens a back door and may download potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer.

4/10: Pitin Worm Copies Itself to Local Drive, Shares

W32.Pitin is a worm that copies itself to the local drive and network shares.

4/10: Virut.H Polymorphic Virus Infects Executable Files

W32.Virut.H is a polymorphic virus that infects executable files and opens a back door on the compromised computer.

4/9: Zhelatin.CQ Worm Spreads in Emails Related to War

Zhelatin.CQ worm spreads in e-mails with war-related subjects as an attachment named 'video.exe', 'movie.exe', 'click me.exe' and so on.

4/9: Dref-AF a Windows Email Worm

W32/Dref-AF is an email worm for the Windows platform.

4/9: Dorf-Fam a Family of Backdoor Trojans

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

4/9: Mixor.AR Worm Drops Copy of Trojan

W32.Mixor.AR@mm is a mass-mailing worm that drops a copy of W32.Mixor.Q@mm and Trojan.Peacomm onto the compromised computer.

4/9: Silov-B an Overwriting Windows Virus

W32/Silov-B is an overwriting virus for the Windows platform.

4/9: Novydeng Polymorphic Virus Infects Exe Files

W32.Novydeng is a polymorphic virus that infects EXE files when these files are executed.

4/9; Nuwar.AOK Worm Attaches Copy of Itself to Email

Worm_Nuwar.AOK spreads by attaching a copy of itself to an email message, which it sends using its own Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) engine.

4/9: Rbot-GLS Worm and Backdoor Exploits Multiple Flaws

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

The Critical XP Wi-Fi Patch You Need Today

Everyone knows Windows wireless networking is needlessly chatty, but an unheralded patch from Microsoft fixes dangerous behavior.

4/6: Kueight Worm Copies Itself to Removable Drives

W32.Kueight is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable drives and downloads other malicious files on to the compromised computer.

4/6: Infostealer.Phax Trojan Steals Sensitive Information

Infostealer.Phax is a Trojan horse that may steal sensitive information from the compromised computer.

4/6: Trojan.Startpage.S Trojan Changes IE Home Page

Trojan.Startpage.S is a Trojan horse that changes the Internet Explorer home page to a potentially malicious Web site.

4/6: Bckdr-QHH Trojan Targets Windows

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

4/6: Wheezer-A Trojan Monitors Browser Activity

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

4/6: Linux.Noslo Virus Infects iPodLinux Files

Linux.Noslo is a proof-of-concept virus that infects specific iPodLinux files on the compromised device.

4/6: BackDoor-CVT.dr Trojan Dropper Drops, Executes Files

BackDoor-CVT.dr is a Trojan dropper.

4/6: Rbot-GLQ Worm Provides Backdoor Service

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

Microsoft Prepares Five Fixes But Has More To Do

Four Windows bulletins to be issued, but Office vulnerabilities remain unpatched.

4/6: BackDoor-DKI Trojan Gives Remote Access Capabilities

BackDoor-DKI is a Trojan that provides remote access capabilities to an attacker by opening a backdoor on the compromised machine.

4/6: Elf_Podloso.A Virus Affects IPod Players Running Linux

Elf_Podloso.A is the Trend Micro detection for a proof-of concept (POC) ELF virus that can affect iPod players running the iPodLinux platform with Podzilla and Podzilla2 Graphical User Interface (GUI) installed.

First 'Real' iPod Virus Rears Its Head

Podloso virus does no damage, and only affects iPods with Linux.

4/6: Backdoor-DKI.dldr Trojan Dropper Exploits Zero-Day Flaw

Backdoor-DKI.dldr is a Trojan dropper that exploits a zero-day vulnerability in Ichitaro Document Viewer.

4/5: Lovgate-AL Worm Spreads Via Email, Shares

W32/Lovgate-AL is a worm with backdoor functionality that spreads via email, network shares with weak passwords and file sharing networks.

4/5: Tilebot-EK Worm Exploits Multiple Flaws

W32/Tilebot-EK is a worm with backdoor Trojan functionality.

4/5: Clagger-AG Trojan Sends Fake Acrobat 6 Error Message

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

4/5: Hiphop-G a Data-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Hiphop-G is a data-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/5: Dazed-A a Trojan Component

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

4/5: Dref-Y Virus Has Mass-Mailing Capabilities

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

4/5: Infostealer.Phax Trojan Steals Sensitive Information

Infostealer.Phax is a Trojan horse that may steal sensitive information from the compromised computer.

4/5: Poebot-KG Worm and Backdoor Exploits Flaws

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

4/4: Pitin-A Network Worm Still in the Wild

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

4/4: Delbot-AF Worm Provides Backdoor Service

W32/Delbot-AF is a worm for the Windows platform with IRC backdoor functionality.

4/4: Rbot-GLK Worm Has IRC Backdoor Functions

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

4/4: PWS-AME a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/PWS-AME is a password stealing Trojan for the Windows platform.

4/4: Tilebot-HN Worm Exploits Multiple Flaws

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

4/4: Agent.BKY Worm and Trojan Infects Files With Script

Agent.BKY is a worm and a Trojan downloader.

4/4: Spamta.VK Worm Sends Trojan Via Email

Spamta.VK is a worm that sends the Trojan detected as SpamtaLoad.DT via email to spread and affect other computers.

4/4: BackDoor-AZX Gives Attacker Unauthorized Access

BackDoor-AZX is an IRC controlled backdoor that provides an attacker with unauthorized remote access to the compromised machine.

4/3: Dloadr-AKY Trojan May Arrive With 'Ebay' Attachment

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

4/3: Vanebot-AK Worm Has Backdoor Functions

W32/Vanebot-AK is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

4/3: Chinegan-A a Windows Worm

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

4/3: Looked-CZ Virus and Worm Hits Windows

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

4/3: Whybo Virus Infects .Exe Files

W32.Whybo is a virus that infects .exe files.

Game On: Microsoft to Issue Emergency Patch

Microsoft is issuing the patch in advance of its usual Patch Tuesday schedule to counter role-play game hackers.

4/3: Dloadr-AWT a Downloading Trojan

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

4/3: Spybot.AQGF Worm Spreads Via mIRC, Network Shares

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

SMBs Playing The Ostrich When It Comes To Security

They think it can't happen to them, when their own employees could be the biggest risk.