Malware: Archive: October 2008

10/31: Mal/Renos-D a Malicious Windows Program

Mal/Renos-D is a malicious program for the Windows platform.

10/31: Wplugin Virus Drops Copy of Itself at Several Locations

W32/Wplugin upon execution drops a DLL file Wplugin.dll and creates its copy as winhost32.exe.

10/31: Trojan.Reglirer Opens Back Door

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

10/31: Small-EMQ Worm Copies Itself, Creates Registry Entry

W32/Small-EMQ is a worm for the Windows platform.

10/31: VBDown-G a VisualBasic Downloader

Troj/VBDown-G is a VisualBasic downloader for the Windows platform.

10/31: FakeAv-FU Trojan Copies Itself, Creates Registry Entry

Troj/FakeAv-FU is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

10/31: Agent-ICR Trojan Runs .Exe File on Startup

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

10/31: VBDown-G a VisualBasic Downloader

Troj/VBDown-G is a VisualBasic downloader for the Windows platform.

10/31: AH.Farfli.O Detects Malware Without Signatures

AH.Farfli.0 is a detection technology designed to detect entirely new malware threats without traditional signatures.

10/30: Gamethi.Dov Trojan May Arrive Bundled With Malware

Troj_Gamethi.Dov Trojan may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component.

10/30: Banker-EOA Trojan Creates Multiple Files

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

10/30: Zbot.AJR Trojan Drops Copy of Itself, Components

Troj_Zbot.AJR Trojan arrives as a file downloaded from a certain URL.

Facebook Worm Redux Taps Google Sites

UPDATED: Just because a link sends you to Picasa or Google Reader doesn't mean it's safe to visit.

10/30: Dload-EE Trojan Gives Remote Intruder Access

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

10/30: Agent-ICJ Trojan Copies Itself, Changes Registry Entry

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

10/30: Delf-FKB Trojan Copies Itself, Sets Registry Entries

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

10/30: Mal/BHO-M a Malicious Windows Program

Mal/BHO-M is a malicious program for the Windows platform.

10/30: Psyme-KJ a Malicious Script, Embedded Trojan

Troj/Psyme-KJ is a malicious script embedded in web pages that attempts to exploit browser vulnerabilities in order to download and run other malware.

10/30: Exp/Piedief.HM a Windows Exploit

EXP/Pidief.HM is a Windows exploit.

10/30: Thyself-B Trojan a Malicious, Embedded Javascript

Troj/Thyself-B is a malicious JavaScript embedded in a web page.

10/30: TR/Agent.argrt a Windows Trojan

TR/Agent.agrt is a Windows Trojan.

10/29: Mal/Renos-C Program Downloads More Malicious Code

Mal/Renos-C is a malicious program for the Windows platform.

10/29: Agent-ICA Trojan Contacts Remote Server

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

10/29: Mal/BHO-M a Malicious Program

Mal/BHO-M is a malicious program for the Windows platform.

10/29: Invo-Zip a Family of Zip File Trojans

Troj/Invo-Zip is a family of zip files that contain malware.

10/29: Agent-IBZ Trojan Copies Itself, Creates Registry Entry

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

10/29: Cmjspy-AJ Trojan Copies Itself, Creates Files, Entries

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

10/29: Mal/RarMal-C a Family of Malicious RAR Archives

Mal/RarMal-C is a family of malicious RAR archives, often seen in spam.

10/29: Dloadr-BXH Trojan Copies Itself to System32 Folder

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

Microsoft MMC How To: Hardening Desktops for Improved Security

A free-for-all user desktop environment is a recipe for malware infections, data leaks, or worse. Learn how to take control of your end-user systems with Microsoft MMC and Active Directory.

10/29: Infostealer.Hibik.A Trojan Steals Confidential Info

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

10/28: Keygen-CP Trojan Creates Files

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

10/28: Tiotua-V Trojan Copies Itself, Creates Registry Entry

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

10/28: Patched!gen Detects Infected, Modified System Files

W32.Patched!gen is a generic detection for system files infected or modified by a virus.

10/28: Freezo-D Trojan Registers New System Driver Service

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

10/28: BackDoor-MK a Backdoor Trojan

BackDoor-MK is a backdoor Trojan.

10/28: Deca-B Trojan Copies Itself, Changes Registry Entry

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

10/28: Small-EMP Trojan Contacts Remote Server

Troj/Small-EMP is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

10/28: Autorun-MZ Worm Creates Mulitple Files

W32/Autorun-MZ is a worm for the Windows platform.

10/28: ZipCard-A Trojan Sent in Malicious E-Card

Troj/ZipCard-A is an attachment sent out in spam pretending to contain an e-card.

10/28: Sdbot-DNH Worm Copies Itself to Windows Folder

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

10/28: Aidreden.A Trojan Tricks Users With Fake Security Program

Aidreden.A is a Trojan that tricks users into thinking that their computer is infected and offers them a fake security program that eliminates such threats.

10/28: Trojan.Mournor Modifies System Files, Drops Others

Trojan.Mournor is a Trojan horse that modifies system files and drops other files on to the compromised computer.

10/27: Tiotua-U Trojan Copies Itself, Creates File

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

10/27: Zlob-APW Trojan Contacts Remote Server

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

10/27: Bagle-TX Worm Disables Automatic Software Startup

W32/Bagle-TX is a worm for the Windows platform.

10/27: Virut-Gen Virus Family Still in the Wild

One week after first issuing an alert, security vendor Sophos is again issuing an alert for W32/Virut-Gen, a family of viruses for the Windows platform.

10/27: Mal/ObfJS-BH a Malicious JavaScript Within a Web Page

Mal/ObfJS-BH is a malicious JavaScript within a web page.

10/27: Mal/ObfJS-BF an Obfuscated JavaScript

Mal/ObfJS-BF is an obfuscated JavaScript within a web page intended to exploit vulnerabilities in the browser in order to infect the victim with malware.

10/27: Psyme-KJ is Malicious Script Exploits Browser Flaws

Troj/Psyme-KJ is a malicious script embedded in web pages that attempts to exploit browser vulnerabilities in order to download and run other malware.

10/27: Bagle-TZ Worm Creates Registry Entries

W32/Bagle-TZ is a worm for the Windows platform.

10/27: Bagle-TY Worm Sets Registry Entries

W32/Bagle-TY is a worm for the Windows platform.

10/24: DwnLdr-HJP Trojan Copies Itself, Creates Registry Entries

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

10/24: DwnLdr-HJO Trojan Hits Windows OS

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

10/24: Banker-ENY Trojan Modifies HOSTS File

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

10/24: Slugin-A a Parasitic Virus

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

10/24: Multiple Security Vendors Issue Alerts for Gimmiv.A Trojan

At least three security vendors have issued alerts today for Gimmiv.A, a Trojan horse that may steal information from the compromised computer.

10/24: Agent-IAM Trojan Mass-Mailed in Fake Invoice Zip File

Troj/Agent-IAM is typically mass-mailed out in a ZIP purporting to be an invoice in the Microsoft Word document format.

10/24: QQPass.DCG.PSW Trojan Drops .Exe File in Folder

W32/QQPass.DCG.PSW is a Trojan that may be dropped by other malware or may be downloaded from remote website by other malware.

10/24: Drop.iBill.BD a Windows Dropper Trojan

TR/Drop.iBill.BD is a Windows dropper Trojan.

Doing an M&A Opens a Can of Technology Worms

The market meltdown has spawned a wave of mergers and acquisitions, but CIOs will face several IT challenges after the deals are completed.

10/24: Trojan.Fakeavalert.B Registers Itself as a BHO

Trojan.Fakeavalert.B is a Trojan horse that registers itself as a Browser Helper Object on the compromised computer.

Microsoft Rushes Out Urgent Windows Fix

Rare out-of-band fix affects all versions of Windows. Fix is available now.

10/24: Dldr.Agent.gcx Trojan Spreads Via Local Networks

TR/Dldr.Agent.gcx is a Trojan that spreads via local networks.

10/23: Dloadr.HD Trojan Arrives as Spam Mail Attachment

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

10/23: Virut-Gen Virus Family Hook Itself Into System

W32/Virut-Gen is a family of viruses for the Windows platform.

10/23: AutoRun-MQ Worm Copies Itself, Creates Files and Entries

W32/AutoRun-MQ is a worm for the Windows platform.

10/23: Dloadr.HR Trojan Sends Spam Mail With Link to Download

Troj_Dloadr.HR is a Trojan whose infection routine starts from an email message spammed by another malware or a malicious user.

10/23: Agent-HHW Trojan Contacts Remote Server

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

10/23: Fakeav.KX Trojan Creates Folder, Files/Components

Troj_Fakeav.KX Trojan may be downloaded from remote sites by TROJ_FAKEALE.AB.

10/23: Bank-G a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/Bank-G is a password-stealing Trojan for the Windows platform that targets internet banking usernames and passwords.

10/23: Mdrop-BVA a Trojan Dropper/Installer

Troj/Mdrop-BVA is a dropper/installer for Troj/Pushu-Gen.

10/23: PS-AUZ Trojan Steals Passwords

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

10/23: Fakealert.HC Trojan Drops Malicious Files

TR/Fakealert.HC is a Trojan that spreads via email.

10/23: Worm_Runauto.A Drops Copies of Itself in Drives

Upon execution, Worm_Runauto.A it creates a folder and drops a copy of itself on the created folder.

10/23: TR/Drop.Mundro.CY.98 Trojan Dropper Spreads Via Email

TR/Drop.Mudro.CY.98 is a Trojan dropper that spreads via email.

10/23: Tr/Agent.ahze Trojan Downloads Malicious File

TR/Agent.ahze is a Trojan that downloads a malicious file upon execution.

10/23: Exploit-PDF.c PDF FIle Exploits Acrobat OpenAction

Exploit-PDF.c is a detection for a specially crafted PDF file that exploits the Adobe Acrobat OpenAction to download malicious code on a computer.

10/23: AutoIt.CI Trojan Disables Task Manager, Registry Editor

W32/AutoIt.CI is a Trojan that will infect Windows systems.

10/22: Autorun-MM an Autorun Worm for Windows Platform

W32/Autorun-MM is an autorun worm for the Windows platform.

10/22: Zbot.OU Trojan Arrives as File Dropped by URL

Troj_Zbot.OU Trojan arrives as a file downloaded from a certain URL.

10/22: Agent-HZS Trojan Creates File, Sets Registry Entry

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

10/22: VB.JBG Trojan Modifies HOSTS File, System Registry

Troj_VB.JBG Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious Web sites.

10/22: Autorun.worm.c Copies Itself to Root of Disk Volumes

W32/Autorun.worm.c is a worm that attempts to copy itself to the root of any accessible disk volumes.

10/22: Mal/ObfJS-BF an Obfuscated JavaScript Within a Web Page

Mal/ObfJS-BF is an obfuscated JavaScript within a web page intended to exploit vulnerabilities in the browser in order to infect the victim with malware.

10/22: Zbot.US Trojan Drops Non-Malicious Files in New Folder

Troj_Zbot.US Trojan arrives as a file downloaded from a remote URL.

10/22: Refpron.gen Trojan Downloads List of Search Terms

The Refpron.gen Trojan downloads a list of search terms.

10/22: Buzus-U Trojan Copies Itself, Creates Registry Entries

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

10/22: Small.AFFE Trojan Modifies Windows Display Settings

W32/Small.AFFE is a Trojan that may be dropped by other malware or may be downloaded from remote website by other malware.

10/21: HTML_Exploit.NI a Malicious HTML File

HTML_Exploit.NI is a malicious HTML file may be downloaded unknowingly by a user when visiting malicious Web sites.

10/21: Help/Arrow-A Virus Detects Infected Help Files

Help/Arrow-A virus detects Windows Help files infected with W32/Arrow-A.

10/21: Mytob-DP Worm, Trojan Gives Intruder Access

W32/Mytob-DP is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.

10/21: PWS-LegMir a Generic, Password-Stealing Trojan

PWS-LegMir is a detection for a generic, password-stealing Trojan.

10/21: Bugbear-D Worm Spreads Via File Sharing, Email

W32/Bugbear-D is an internet worm that spreads via file sharing on Kazaa P2P networks.

10/21: Mytob-AT a Mass-Mailing Worm and Backdoor Trojan

W32/Mytob-AT is a mass-mailing worm and IRC backdoor Trojan.

10/21: Banker.FRU Trojan Tracks Web Browsing Activities

Troj_Banker.FRU Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious Web sites.

10/21: Zbot.AJD Trojan Drops Files in New Folder

Troj_Zbot.AJD Trojan arrives as a file downloaded from a remote URL.

10/21: Pakes.KXF Trojan Drops Files In System Folder

W32/Pakes.KXF is a Trojan that may be dropped by other malware or may be downloaded from remote website by other malware.

10/21: Nuwar.worm Uses Spammed Messages to Drop Itself

W32/Nuwar.worm is an internet worm that uses spammed messages to direct users to download copies of the worm.

10/21: Banker.EBN Trojan Tricks Users to Access Bank Website

Troj_Banker.EBN Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious Web sites.

10/20: Jeans-B Worm Copies Itself to Removable Drives

W32/Jeans-B copies itself to removable drives as imagenes.exe.

10/20: Harakit Worm Copies Itself to Shares, Drives

W32.Harakit is a worm that spreads by copying itself to network shares and removable drives.

10/20: Cutwail Trojan Drops, Runs Arbitrary Files

Cutwail is a Trojan capable of downloading and running arbitrary files on infected hosts.

Adobe Sites Hit by Malware

Security firm finds two sites were compromised by an SQL injection.

10/20: VBS/Exploit-ADODB Trojan Executes Malicious Code

VBS/Exploit-ADODB is a Trojan detection for code that uses or attempts to use an Active X method in conjunction with other IE vulnerabilities to execute code or script on the user’s machine.

10/20: Infostealer.Bancos.AC Trojan Steals Information

Infostealer.Bancos.AC is a Trojan horse that steals information from the compromised computer.

10/20: Agent-HYR Trojan Used by Rootkits to Hide Files

Troj/Agent-HYR is a driver containing technology used by rootkits to hide malicious files and other operating system objects used by malware.

10/20: Zbot.AJC Trojan Drops Copy of Itself

Troj_Zbot.AJC Trojan arrives as a file downloaded from a remote URL.

10/20: Banload.EXQ Trojan Drops Non-Malicious Files, Copies Itself

Troj_Banload.EXQ Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

10/20: Banker.FPF Trojan Dropped or Downloaded in File

Troj_Banker.FPF Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious Web sites.

10/20: Qhost.YC Trojan Modifies System's HOSTS File

Troj_Qhost.YC Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other Trojan or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

10/17: Autorun.ASL Worm Drops File, Copies of Itself

Worm_Autorun.ASL may be downloaded from remote sites by other malware.

10/17: Agent.BRQ Trojan Enables Automatic Execution at Startup

Troj_Agent.BRQ may be dropped by other malware.

10/17: Boaxxe Trojan Redirects Traffic on IE

Boaxxe is a Trojan that acts as a BHO hooking itself to internet explorer and redirects traffic to "aiXXXel.onspXXXx.com."

10/17: Zbot.QT Trojan Arrives as Downloaded File

Troj_Zbot.QT Trojan arrives on the system as a file downloaded from a certain URL.

10/17: Worm_Otorun.AM Creates Folders, Drops Copies of Itself

Worm_Otorun.AM may be downloaded from remote sites by other malware.

10/17: Ardamax.ZG Trojan May be Dropped, Downloaded

W32/Ardamax.ZG is a Windows system Trojan that may be dropped by other malware or may be downloaded from remote website by other malware.

10/17: FakeVir-GL Trojan Creates Files, Registry Entries

Troj/FakeVir-GL is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

Phishing Attacks Net 5,000 Stolen eBay Accounts

A look at a phishing scam that hit eBay this week and tips for protecting your account data.

10/17: Dloadr-BVY Trojan Contacts Remote Server Via Http

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

10/16: Agent.AGVT Trojan May be Downloaded, Dropped

W32/Agent.AFVT is a Windows system Trojan that may be dropped by other malware or may be downloaded from remote website by other malware.

10/16: JSRedir-C a Malicious Script Embedded In Web Page

Troj/JSRedir-C is a malicious script embedded within a web page that attempts to redirect the user to a remote site.

10/16: Agent-HXS Trojan Targets Windows Systems

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

10/16: Doc-Zip Zip File Family Contain Malware

Troj/Doc-Zip is a family of zip files that contain malware.

10/16: Bckdr-QPX Trojan Copies Itself, Creates Files

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

10/16: Konov-A a J2ME Trojan Running On Cell Phones

For the second day in a row, a security vendor is issuing an alert for Troj/Konov-A, a J2ME Trojan that runs on certain mobile phones.

10/16: Iframe-BA Trojan a Malicious Script

Troj/Iframe-BA is a malicious script within a web page that downloads other malware.

10/16: FakeAV-ET Trojan Creates Files Upon Installation

Troj/FakeAV-ET is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

10/16: Gida-D a Shockwave Flash Trojan

Troj/Gida-D is a Shockwave Flash Trojan.

10/16: Worm_Onlineg.AFU Spreads Via Removable Drives

Worm_Onlineg.AFU may arrive via removable drives.

10/16: Abot.QT Trojan Downloads Configuration File

Troj_Abot.QT Trojan arrives on the system as a file downloaded from a certain URL.

10/15: AutoRun-LT Worm Spreads Via Removable Shared Drives

W32/AutoRun-LT is a worm for the Windows platform.

10/15: Chuzy Virus Infects Executable Files

W32.Chuzy is a virus that infects executable files on the compromised computer.

10/15: Trojan.Konov.A Sends Premium Rate SMS Messages

Trojan.Konov.A is a Trojan horse that sends premium rate SMS messages to a predetermined number.

10/15: Agent-HXM a Windows System Trojan

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

10/15: Agent-HXK Trojan Creates File

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

10/15: Autorun.worm Copies Itself to App Data Folder

W32/Autorun.worm attempts to copy itself to the "Application Data" folder of root drive.

10/15: Worm_Autorun.CTO Drops Copies of Itself

Worm_Autorun.CTO drops copies of itself in all removable drives.

10/15: Injector.B Trojan May be Downloaded, Dropped

W32/Injector.B is a Trojan that may be dropped by other malware or may be downloaded from remote website by other malware.

10/15: Backdoor.Bifrose.M Trojan Opens Back Door

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

10/15: Delf-FBG Trojan Copies Itself

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

10/15: Mal/ObfJS-BD an Obfuscated JavaScript in a Web Page

Mal/ObfJS-BD is an obfuscated JavaScript within a web page that is likely to exploit vulnerabilities in the browser.

10/15: AutoIt.DT Trojan Drops Files In System Folder

W32/AutoIt.DT is a Trojan that may be dropped by other malware or may be downloaded from remote website by other malware.

10/14: Otorun.AJ Worm Creates Folders, Drops Copies of Itself

Worm_Otorun.AJ may be downloaded from remote sites by other malware.

10/14: Voterai.N Worm Drops File WIth Link to Itself

Worm_Voterai.N may be dropped by other malware.

10/14: Pandex.AG Trojan Logs In to Mail Servers

Troj_Pandex.AG Trojan may be dropped by other malware.

10/14: Spammer.AJR Trojan Distributes Anti-Malware Programs

Spammer.AJR is a Trojan that is designed to distribute rogue anti-malware programs in spam messages that contain malicious links.

10/14: Bkdr_Haxdoor.MU Drops Several Component Files

Bkdr_Haxdoor.MU backdoor arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

10/14: Rootkit.BA Trojan May be Dropped by Other Malware

Troj_Rootkit.BA Trojan may be dropped by other malware.

10/14: Voterai.worm.b Drops, Displays Photo

W32/Voterai.worm.b drops and displays a picture file of "Raila Odinga," when run in order to draw attention.

10/14: Renos.AOH Trojan May be Dropped or Downloaded

Troj_Renos.AOH Trojan may be downloaded from remote sites by other malware.

10/14: Worm_System.AP Injects Threads Into Normal Processes

Worm_System.AP may be dropped or downloaded from remote site(s) by other malware.

Apple Updates to Fix Open Source Security Issues

Latest Apple security fix list tackles at least 15 flaws that could leave Mac users at risk.

10/14: Frauder.Fk Trojan May be Unknowingly Downloaded

W32/Frauder.Fk is a Windows systems Trojan that may be dropped by other malware or may be downloaded from remote website by other malware.

10/14: FakeAV-EQ a Windows Trojan

Troj/FakeAV-EQ is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

10/14: Renos.AMC Trojan Modifies Desktop Properties

Troj_Renos.AMC Trojan may be dropped by other malware.

10/14: Agent-HXG Trojan Registered as a COM Object, BHO for IE

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

10/14: Dloadr-BVR Trojan Creates File Upon Installation

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

10/14: FakeAle-IJ Trojan Creates Files, Registry Entries

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

10/13: Agent-HXB Trojan Copies Itself, Creates Registry Entry

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

10/13: BackDoor-BAC.gen Trojan Drops, Execute Content

BackDoor-BAC.gen is a Trojan intended to silently download and execute malicious content from a remote server.

10/13: Delta-I Trojan Gives Remote Intruder Access

Troj/Delta-I is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

10/13: Dorf-BV Trojan Creates Files Upon Installation

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

10/13: Iframe-BA Malicious Script Drops Other Malware

Troj/Iframe-BA is a malicious script within a web page that downloads other malware.

10/13: OnLineG-BD Trojan Copies Itself, Creates Files

Troj/OnLineG-BD is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

10/13: Buzus-S Trojan Copies Itself, Creates Registry Entry

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

10/10: BanHost-AC Trojan Redirect Banking Sites

Troj/BanHost-AC changes the file (System)\drivers\etc\hosts so that attempts to visit certain banking sites get redirected to a malicious server.

10/10: Agent-HWQ Trojan Copies Itself, Creates File

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

10/10: Yosheetsune Worm Spreads Via Network Shares

W32/Yosheetsune virus is a worm that attempts to propagate itself via network shares.

10/10: Agent-HWP a Windows Trojan

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

10/10: Mal/ObfJS-X Uses Obfuscation to Run Other Malware

Mal/ObfJS-X uses obfuscation to run other malware.

Metasploit 3.2 Offers More 'Evil Deeds'

Open source attack code framework gets even more automated to make exploits point and click. Testers, start your browsers.

10/10: Yahlov-A Worm Spreads to Shares, Removable Drives

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

10/10: Bdoor-AOM Trojan Creates Registry Entries

Troj/Bdoor-AOM is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

10/10: Mal/Autorun-C Malicious Program Targets Removable Devices

Mal/Autorun-C is a malicious program that typically spreads by copying itself to removable devices.

10/10: Iframe-BA Malicious Script Downloads More Malware

Troj/Iframe-BA is a malicious script within a web page that downloads other malware.

10/10: SpywareIsolator Trojan Drops Files, Modifies Registry

W32/SpywareIsolator is a Trojan that may be dropped by other malware or may be downloaded from remote website by other malware.

10/10: FraudLoad.VCEM Trojan May be Dropped, Downloaded

W32/FraudLoad.VCEM is a Trojan that may be dropped by other malware or may be downloaded from remote website by other malware.

10/9: Downloader-BKN Uses Weak Passwords to Connect to Servers

Downloader-BKN attempts to connect to SQL servers with weak passwords, installs jobs and executes batch files that download malware from the internet.

10/9: Tool-Hacksaw.bvs a Visual Basic Script

Tool-Hacksaw.bvs is a Visual Basic Script Trojan that processes a list of folder items and pushes there contents to the screen.

10/9: Autorun-LE Worm Drops Files

W32/Autorun-LE is a Windows system worm.

10/9: Sality-AM Virus Infects Executables

W32/Sality-AM is a virus for the Windows platform.

10/9: JSAgent-B Trojan Downloads Remote File

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

10/9: Bluven Worm Infects All Document Files

W32.Bluven is a worm that infects all document files on the compromised computer and attempts to spread through removable devices.

10/9: Zlob-APD Trojan Creates Files, Registry Entries

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

10/8: Agent.CN Trojan Launches Software Install Process

W32/Agent.CN is a Windows system Trojan that may be dropped by other malware or may be downloaded from remote website by other malware.

10/8: Trojan.Hexzone May Download Files

Trojan.Hexzone is a Trojan horse that may download files on to the compromised computer.

10/8: XPAntivirus.TF Trojan Drops Files

W32/XPAntivirus.TF is a Windows system Trojan that may be dropped by other malware or may be downloaded from remote website by other malware.

10/8: Agent-HVW Trojan Downloads Files From Internet

When first run, Troj/Agent-HVW Trojan copies itself to Windows\service.exe.

10/8: VBS/HeadTail-A a Metamorphic Visual Basic Virus

VBS/HeadTail-A is a metamorphic Visual Basic virus.

10/8: Dwonldr-HIV Trojan Silently Connects to Internet Site

When first run, Troj/Dwnldr-HIV copies itself to the following location System\vistaupgrade.exe.

10/7: Bckdr-QPP Trojan Creates Files

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

10/7: AOL-Buddy an AOL Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/AOL-Buddy is an AOL password-stealing Trojan.

10/7: IRC/Flood.ak.plugin a Plugin or Component Detection

IRC/Flood.ak.plugin is a plugin or component detection for IRC/Flood.ak Trojan.

10/7: Mazebat.a an Enhanced Version of Worm

W32/Mazebat.a is a blended threat and enhanced version of the original W32/Mazebat worm.

10/7: Mal/RarMal-B a Family of Malicious Self-Extracting RAR Files

Mal/RarMal-B is a family of malicious self-extracting RAR files, often seen in spam.

10/7: BtDr.StelBoot Virus Detects Boot Sector Infector

BtDr.StelBoot is a virus detection for a standard boot sector infector.

10/7: Lydra.AO Trojan Steals Passwords, System Information

Lydra.AO is a Trojan designed to steal passwords and information from the affected user and computer.

10/7: Doc-Zip a Family of Zip Files Containing Malware

Troj/Doc-Zip is a family of zip files that contain malware.

10/7: IEInject-A Trojan Silently Injects Code Into IE

Troj/IEInject-A silently spawns an instance of Microsoft Internet Explorer and injects its own code into the running process.

10/7: Agent-HVV Trojan Contacts Remote Internet Site

Troj/Agent-HVV has functionality to communicate with a remote internet site.

10/7: Mal/FakeVir-B Trojans Display Fake Spyware Alerts

Mal/FakeVir-B is a family of Trojans for the Windows platform.

10/6: Autoit-Y Worm Copies Itself to Removable USB Devices

W32/Autoit-Y is an AutoIt worm for the Windows platform.

10/6: Sality-AM Virus May Infect Root Folder Executables

W32/Sality-AM is a virus for the Windows platform.

10/6: Downloader.Misapp!zip Detects Password-Protected .Zip Files

Downloader.Misapp!zip is a detection for password-protected .zip files, which may arrive as an attachment to a spammed email.