Malware: Archive: January 2009

Win32/AdClicker is a Trojan that registers itself as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) and displays unwanted advertisements when accessing Internet Explorer.

1/29: AutoTDSS.DX Worm Drops .Exe File, Boot.com

W32/AutoTDSS.DX is a worm that upon execution drops Uninstall.exe in C:\Program Files\videosoft folder and also drops boot.com in C:\resycled folder.

1/29: Agent-IRJ Trojan Creates Files, Registry Entry

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

1/29: MDrop-BYN Trojan Creates File

When Troj/MDrop-BYN is installed it creates the file (Current Folder)\dfxspc.dll.

1/29: Mal/VBDldr-D Program Drops, Executes File

Mal/VBDldr-D is a program that typically attempts to download and execute a file from a remote URL.

1/29: BckDoor-B Trojan Installs Files, Changes Registry Entry

Troj/BckDoor-B includes functionality to access the internet and communicate with a remote server via HTTP.

1/29: Bdoor-ASJ a Backdoor Trojan

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

1/29: Mal/Voterai-A Copies Itself to Removable Storage Devices

Mal/Voterai-A detects a family of worms for the Windows platform.

1/28: Hexzone.GOA Trojan Drops .Dll File in System Folder

W32/Hexzone.GOA is a Trojan that upon execution drops dhofozr.dll in Windows System folder.

1/28: Trojan.Zefarch Redirects Search Engine Traffic

Trojan.Zefarch is a Trojan horse that installs itself as a browser helper object (BHO) and redirects search engine traffic.

1/28: DwnLdr-HNT Trojan Contacts Remote Server Via Http

Troj/DwnLdr-HNT includes functionality to access the internet and communicate with a remote server via HTTP.

1/28: SillyBHO.BF Trojan Installs Other Malicious or Unwanted Files

Win32/SillyBHO.BF is a Trojan that registers itself as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) and installs other malicious or unwanted files on the system.

1/28: Tiotua-AI Trojan Spreads to Other Network Computers

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

1/28: AutoIt-Be Worm Copies Itself, Creates File

W32/AutoIt-BE is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/28: AutoRun-WA Worm Creates Multiple Registry Entries

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

1/28: AutoIt-BD Worm Spreads by Removable Media

W32/AutoIt-BD is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/28: AutoRun-VZ Worm Creates Registry Entry to Run on Startup

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

1/27: OSX/IWService.b a Macintosh Trojan

OSX/IWService.b is a Trojan for the Macintosh operating system.

1/27: PasSteal-B Trojan Modifies System Security

Troj/PasSteal-B steals passwords and modifies system security.

1/27: Autorun-VU Worm Spreads Via Portable Storage Devices

W32/Autorun-VU worm may spread via portable storage devices.

1/27: Flocker-A Trojan Python Script May Abuse SMS Mobile Function

Troj/Flocker-A is a Python script that may attempt, on certain mobile platforms, to abuse the SMS functionality to send out messages without the user's permission.

1/27: Cheuko-G Trojan Changes, Modifies Registry Entries

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

1/27: VBS/Sasan-N Worm Installs File, Creates Registry Entry

VBS/Sasan-N is a worm for Windows platform.

1/27: Agent-IQV Trojan Runs in the Background

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

1/27: Vidal.AC Trojan Drops .Sys File in Windows System Folder

W32/Vidal.AC is a Trojan that drops gynpuz.sys in Windows System folder upon execution.

1/27: DelpDldr-D Trojan Drops, Executes More Malware

Troj/DelpDldr-D typically downloads and executes more malware.

New Botnets Emerge as Older Peers Limp Along

A changing of the guard has taken place among spam-spewing botnets. Who are some of the ones to watch?

Spammers Working to Regain Lost Ground

Businesses can expect more malware this year as the spammers recover from the McColo takedown.

1/26: OSX/iWorkS-B Trojan Installed in Modified Version of Photoshop CS4

OSX/iWorkS-B is a Trojan that is installed in a modified version of Adobe Photoshop CS4.

1/26: Trojan.Initbar Displays Misleading Risk Warning

Trojan.Initbar is a Trojan horse that displays a misleading warning about potential risks on the compromised computer and prompts the user to download a misleading application.

1/26: OSK_Krowi.A Malware Comes Bundled With Pirated iWorks '09 Suite

OSK_Krowi.A is malware that arrives as a file bundled with pirated versions of Apple's iWork '09 suite, which may be downloaded from file sharing Web sites.

1/26: VB.KAK Trojan May Arrive Bundled With Malware Packages

Troj_VB.KAK is a Trojan that may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component.

1/26: Mal/VB-AA a Family of Trojans

Mal/VB-AA is a family of Trojans for the Windows platform.

1/26: SillyFDC-AP an Autorun Worm

W32/SillyFDC-AP is an autorun worm for the Windows platform.

1/26: Downloader-BMF Files Contain Scripts to Drop, Run Ftp Batch Files

Downloader-BMF is a generic detection for shortcut files that contain scripts to drop and run ftp batch files to download files from the remote ftp sites.

1/26: Mokaksu Polymorphic Virus Modifies Shortcuts

W32/Mokaksu is a polymorphic virus that attempts to modify shortcuts files to launch itself.

1/26: Rincux-Gen Trojan Family Performs DoS Attacks

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

1/26: Zasran-J Email Worm Downloads Configuration Data

W32/Zasran-J is an email worm for the Windows platform.

1/26: Spy-BP Trojan Creates File, Registry Entry

Troj/Spy-BP is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/26: Mal/LdPinch-A a Password-Stealing Malware Component

Mal/LdPinch-A is a component of password-stealing malware.

Downadup: The Web's Next Big Threat?

Experts blame a lack of patching and an advanced design for the rise of a worm that could outpace Storm.

Windows 7 Security: Good, Bad or Ugly?

Unlike Vista, the IT community seems to be rolling out the red carpet for Windows 7. A look at whether the new security enhancements provide a solid footing or trip up adoption.

1/23: MalDoc-E Trojan Detects Exploited OLE2 Documents

Troj/MalDoc-E detects exploited OLE2 documents that typically drop and execute other binary files.

1/23: Autorun-QY Worm Aggressively Hooks Itself into System

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

1/23: Widjaja-1093 Virus Deletes Antivirus Products

Widjaja-1093 virus deletes a number of antivirus products.

1/23: JSRedir-I Trojan Directs Web Browsers to Malicious Site

Troj/JSRedir-I will redirect web browsers to a malicious site.

1/23: Mal/TDSS-C a Windows Rootkit

Mal/TDSS-C is a rootkit for the Windows platform.

1/23: SMSFraud Trojan Tries to Charge User for Free Software

SMSFraud is a Trojan that attempts to charge the user for installing free software.

1/23: Mal/TDSS-B Program May Drop Rootkit Driver

Mal/TDSS-B is a program that exhibits characteristics unique to malware that typically drop a rootkit driver in (System)\drivers\tdss(letters).sys.

1/23: OSX/iWorkS-A Trojan Installs Itself in iWork 9.0

OSX/iWorkS-A is a Trojan that is installed in a modified version of iWork 9.0.

1/23: Sany.worm Tries to Replicate Across Network

W32/Sany.worm is a network-aware worm that attempts to replicate across the existing network.

1/23: Worm_Swarley.A Drops Files, Copies of Itself

Worm_Swarley.A arrives as attachment to mass-mailed email messages.

Apple Issues Patches for QuickTime

Apple issues critical update fixing at least 7 flaws that could leave both Mac and Windows users at risk.

1/22: OSX.Iwork Trojan Runs on Macintosh OSX

OSX.Iwork is a Trojan horse that runs on Macintosh OSX.

1/22: Emogen.BC Trojan is Bundled With WinRAR Installer

Troj_Emogen.BC is a Trojan that is bundled with a WinRAR installer that is downloaded from a malicious Web site.

1/22: Magania.ASNK Trojan Drops Files, Modifies Registry

W32/Magania.ASNK is a Windows Trojan that upon execution drops urretnd.exe and optyhww0.dll in Windows system folder.

1/22: Autorun-VC a Removable Media Worm

W32/Autorun-VC is a removable media worm for the Windows platform.

1/22: Xema Worm Copies Itself to Disk Roots

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

1/22: PWS-Zbot Trojan Steals Online Banking Credentials

PWS-Zbot is a Trojan that steals online banking credentials and eventually sends them to a remote server.

1/22: Trojan.Donbot Sends Spam Mail, Downloads Files

Trojan.Donbot is a Trojan horse that sends spam emails and may also download files on to the compromised computer.

1/22: Confick-D Worm Uses Weak Passwords to Spread

W32/Confick-D spreads through Windows file shares protected with weak passwords, by copying itself to removable devices and by exploiting the MS08-067 Windows Server service vulnerability.

1/21: Mal/Dropper-AM Trojan Installs, Executes Other Malware

Mal/Dropper-AM is a Trojan that installs and executes other malware.

1/21: Mal/FakeAV-T a Malicious Program

Mal/FakeAV-T is a malicious program for the Windows platform.

1/21; Hexzone-A Trojan Registered as COM Object and BHO for IE

Troj/Hexzone-A Trojan includes functionality to access the internet and communicate with a remote server via HTTP.

1/21: VB-DZG Trojan Copies Itself

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

1/21: Magania.ASFR Trojan Drops Files, Modifies Registry

W32/Magania.ASFR is a Trojan that upon execution drops amvo.exe and cvnmhg0.dll in Windows system folder.

1/21: Mal/Confick-Dam a Corrupt Member of Confick Malware Family

Mal/Confick-Dam is a corrupt member of the Confick family of malware.

1/21: Autorun-UU a Removable Media Worm

W32/Autorun-UU is a removable media worm for the Windows platform.

1/21: Mal/Cognac-A Trojan Creates Registry Entry

Mal/Cognac-A is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/20: FakeAv-IT a Fake Anti-Virus Product

Troj/FakeAv-IT is a fake anti-virus product named Antivirus 2010.

1/20: ObfJS-AE a Malicious JavaScript on a Web Page

Mal/ObfJS-AE is an obfuscated malicious JavaScript within a web page.

1/20: Dwonadup.B Worm Spreads Through Multiple Channels

W32/Downadup.B is a worm that infects Windows systems and spreads through Network, USB devices and Exploitation of the vulnerability.

1/20: VBS/Sasan-N Worm Creates Files, Registry Entry

VBS/Sasan-N is a worm for Windows platform.

1/20: PWS-AYF a Password-Stealing Trojan

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

1/20: JS_Dloadr.RE JavaScript Malware Drops Malicious File

JS_Dloadr.RE is JavaScript (JS) malware that may be downloaded from remote sites by HTML_XPLOIT.U.

1/20: JS_Dloadr.RD JavaScript Exploits Microsoft Data Access Components Flaw

JS_Dloadr.RD is JavaScript (JS) malware that may be downloaded from remote sites by HTML_XPLOIT.U.

1/20: Mal/Dropper-AL Trojan Drops, Runs Other Malware

Mal/Dropper-AL is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/20: Agent.BCXR Trojan Modifies Registry

W32/Agent.BCXR is a Trojan that upon execution drops msxml71.dll in Windows system folder.

1/20: HTML_Xploit.U Detection for Compromised Web Pages

HTML_Xploit.U is the Trend Micro detection for Web pages that were compromised through the insertion of a certain IFRAME tag.

1/20: JS_Dloadr.RB Javascript Exploits RealPlayer ActiveX Control Memory Corruption Flaw

JS_Dloadr.RB is JavaScript (JS) malware that may be downloaded from remote sites by HTML_XPLOIT.U.

1/20: SWFifram-A a Malicious Flash File

Troj/SWFifram-A is a malicious Flash file that will use an Iframe tag to attempt to redirect users to malicious websites.

1/20: VBS/AutoRun-UC Worm Copies Itself to Removable Drives

VBS/AutoRun-UC is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/20: Sdbot-DNV Worm Gives Remote Intruder System Control

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

1/20: Worm_Waledac.AI May be Downloaded From Purported Obama Sites

Worm_Waledac.AI arrives as an attachment to email messages spammed by another malware or a malicious user.

1/19: Zbot.AAS Trojan Drops Several Files, Steals Information

Troj_Zbot.AAS Trojan arrives as a file downloaded from a specific Web site.

1/19: Dloader.VKH Trojan Modifies IE Home Page

Troj_Dloader.VKH Trojan is downloaded from remote sites by TROJ_KILLAV.KAX.

1/19: Waledac.KAX Sends Spam Mail Containing Links

Worm_Waledac.KAX arrives as attachment to email messages spammed by another malware or a malicious user.

1/19: Downadup.AL Worm Searches for Random .Dll, .Tmp Files

W32/Downadup.AL is a worm that upon execution copies itself.

1/19: Pakes.AKI Trojan Appends Garbage Code to Avoid Detection

Troj_Pakes.AKI Trojan arrives as a file downloaded from a specific Web site.

1/19: Fakeav.GDS Trojan Poses as Anti-Spyware Program

Troj_Fakeav.GDS Trojan may be downloaded from remote sites by TROJ_DLOAD.PG.

1/19: Mal/Pushu-A Trojan Related to Pushu-Gen Trojan Family

Mal/Pushu-A is a Trojan for the Windows platform in the same group as W32/Pushu-Gen family of Trojans, also related to the Pushdo family of droppers.

1/19: BBDoS-B a Unix Platform Trojan

Troj/BBDoS-B is a Trojan for Unix platforms.

1/19: Waledac.AS Worm Gathers Email Addresses and Stores Them

Worm_Waledac.AS arrives as attachment to email messages spammed by another malware or a malicious user.

1/19: JSRedir-G Trojan a Malicious Embedded Script

Troj/JSRedir-G is a malicious script embedded in web pages to redirect the user to a remote site.

1/19: Confick-F Worm Uses Weak Passwords to Spread

W32/Confick-F spreads through Windows file shares protected with weak passwords, by copying itself to removable devices and by exploiting the MS08-067 Windows Server service vulnerability.

What's the Mac OSX's Best Security Feature?

Black Hat researchers review the state of Apple security - should Mac fanboyz be worried?

Get Ready for Inauguration Spam

As Obama prepares to be sworn in, hackers and spammers are gearing up for a field day.

1/19: Mal/ObfJS-AE an Obfuscated Malicious JavaScript

Mal/ObfJS-AE is an obfuscated malicious JavaScript within a web page.

1/16: PhishKit-A a Hacking Utility Trojan

Troj/PhishKit-A is a hacking utility that will attempt to create Phishing emails.

1/16: Mal/FakeAV-N a Malicious Program

Mal/FakeAV-N is a malicious program for the Windows platform.

1/16: Killav.Kax Trojan Drops Copies of Itself

Troj_Killav.Kax is a Trojan that may be downloaded from remote sites by other malware.

1/16: Rustock-A Trojan Creates File

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

1/16: Mal/Zuten-A a Malicious Program

Mal/Zuten-A is a malicious program for the Windows platform.

1/16: Poison-AK Trojan Gives Remote Intruder System Access

Troj/Poison-AK is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/16: Confick-A Worm Exploits Windows Server Flaw

W32/Confick-A is a worm that spreads by exploiting the MS08-067 Windows Server service vulnerability.

1/16: Banker.GDK Trojan Drops Several Files, Monitors IE System Activities

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

1/16: Olsa-A Trojan Creates Files When Installed

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

Hackers to Take Aim at the Cloud, Virtualization

Malware authors and hackers are looking to take advantage of the newest developments in enterprise technology.

1/15: Lovgate-AG Worm Spreads Through Multiple Means

W32/Lovgate-AG is a Windows worm that spreads via email, network shares and filesharing networks.

1/15: QQHelper.GFG Trojan Drops .Exe File in Windows Folder

W32/QQHelper.GFG is a Trojan that upon execution drops fxstaller.exe in Windows folder.

1/15: Supernova.D Worm Spreads Via P2P, IM

Supernova.D is a worm whose main objective is to spread and affect as many computers as possible.

1/15: Frethog-C Worm Creates Files, Registry Entry

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

1/15: Vundo.gen.z Trojan Captures Search Information

Vundo.gen.z is a Trojan is designed to capture information from user's searches and creates related popup windows or advertisements.

1/15: Mal/Dropper-AK a Family of Droppers

Mal/Dropper-AK is a family of droppers for the Windows platform.

1/15: JSRedir-G a Malicious Script Embedded in Web Pages

Troj/JSRedir-G is a malicious script embedded in web pages to redirect the user to a remote site.

1/15: Mdrop-BXX Trojan Copies Itself, Creates Files

Troj/Mdrop-BXX is a Trojan that includes functionality to access the internet and communicate with a remote server via HTTP.

1/15: Autoit-AX Worm Copies Itself, Creates Files

W32/Autoit-AX is a worm for the Windows platform.

AVG Buys Sana For ID Theft Protection

Pure play antivirus vendors are making sure they don't become extinct.

1/15: LDPinch-RY a Password-Stealing Trojan

Troj/LDPinch-RY is a password-stealing Trojan with backdoor functionality.

1/14: Dloader.TVT Trojan Drops Files, Monitors IE Activity

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

1/14: Pidief.IE Trojan Exploits Adobe Reader Flaw

Troj_Pidief.IE Trojan may be downloaded from remote site(s) by other malware.

1/14: Penta-E Trojan Runs Continuously in Background

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

1/14: VBS_Psyme.BXC May be Unknowingly Downloaded

VBS_Psyme.BXC is VBScript that may be downloaded unknowingly by a user when visiting malicious Web site(s).

1/14: VBS/Autorun.worm.zo a Malicious VBScript File

VBS/Autorun.worm.zo is a malicious VBScript file that spreads by copying itself to fixed and removable drives, and places an autorun.inf file in the same location to automatically execute itself.

1/14: FakeAlert-WinwebSecurity Trojan Spoofs as Security Update

FakeAlert-WinwebSecurity is a Trojan that spoofs as security update software but attempts to download and install additional malicious components.

1/14: Daonol-Fam Trojans Redirect Internet Traffic From Several Websites

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

1/14: Agent-IPT Trojan Enables Remote Access to System

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

1/14: AutoIt.GC Trojan Drops Files in Windows System Folder

W32/AutoIt.GC is a Trojan that drops files in Windows System folder.

1/14: Sandra.A Worm Spreads Via Fixed and Removable Drives

Win32/Sadra.A is a worm that propagates via fixed and removable drives while disabling common utilities and shutting down the system.

1/14: Dropper.FK Trojan Drops Malicious Component

Troj_Dropper.FK is a Trojan that may be downloaded from remote sites by other malware.

1/13: Agent-IPM Trojan Creates Temp Files

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

1/13: Agent-IPL Trojan Installs File

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

1/13: Agent-IPN Trojan Copies Itself, Creates Files

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

1/13: AutoIT-AV Trojan Copies Itself to Removable Storage Drives

W32/AutoIt-AV is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/13: AutoRun-TY an Autorun Worm

W32/AutoRun-TY is an autorun worm for the Windows platform.

1/13: ActxHck-A Trojan a Hacked Copy of Microsoft .Dll File

Troj/ActxHck-A is a hacked copy of the Microsoft file actxprxy.dll.

1/13: Zlob-APP Trojan Contacts Remote Server Via Http

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

1/13: CodecPack.AMX Trojan Drops .Exe File, Modifies Registry

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

1/13: Conficker.worm.gen.a Exploits Windows Server Service Flaw

W32/Conficker.worm.gen.a exploits the MS08-067 vulnerability as the main vehicle of infection.

1/12: Dropper.TT Trojan May be Downloaded

Troj_Dropper.TT is a Trojan that may be downloaded from the following remote site: http://{BLOCKED}hare.com/files/181536201/MAMA-NAKED.PIF

1/12: Agent-IPC Trojan Creates Registry Entries

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

1/12: Agent-IPD Trojan Copies Itself, Creates Files

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

1/12: DDoS.ISR Trojan Connects to IRC Server in Port

Troj_DDos.ISR is a Trojan that may be installed manually by a user.

1/12: AutoRun.SKG Worm Creates Config Folder

W32/AutoRun.SKG is a worm that creates a folder CONFIG in the root of Windows installed drive and drops Cfg.exe in it.

1/12: Mal/Bifrose-K a Malicious Windows Program

Mal/Bifrose-K is a malicious program for the Windows platform.

1/12: NtRootK-EI Trojan Registers Itself as Service Name "RKHit"

Troj/NtRootK-EI is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/12: Dloadr-CEP Trojan Creates Registry Entry to Run on Startup

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

1/12: FakeAV-IJ Trojan Drops, Installs, Runs New Software

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

Financial E-mail Spam Skyrockets

The bad guys really, really want your money.

Spammers Leverage Battle in Gaza, CNN

The bad guys are becoming even more sophisticated in their attacks.

1/12: Gomdes.A Virus Infects Executable Files on USB Devices

Win32/Gomdes.A is a virus that spreads by infecting executable files on removable drives such as USB devices.

1/9: VB.IDF Trojan Creates Folder in Windows

W32/VB.IDF is a Trojan that creates a folder Recycle in the root of Windows installed drive and drops RisinG.exe in it.

1/9: Inject.ZZ Trojan Logs Keystrokes, Gathers Data

Troj_Inject.ZZ is a Trojan that may be downloaded from remote Web sites by the following malware: TROJ_DLOADR.QK

1/9: Dloadr.QK Trojan Drops, Executes Malicious File

Troj_Dloadr.QK Trojan may arrive on a system as attachment to spammed email messages.

1/9: MDrop-BXO Trojan Creates Files

Troj/MDrop-BXO is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/9: Rootkit-EL A Rootkit Trojan

Troj/Rootkit-EL is a rootkit Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/9: Waled-Gen Worm Sends Itself WIth Built-In SMTP Client

W32/Waled-Gen is a worm for the Windows platform.

1/9: VBS/DwnLdr-D Downloader Trojan Drops File

VBS/DwnLdr-D is a downloader Trojan that will attempt to download a file from the internet and run it.

1/9: Hexzone.GII Trojan Drops .Dll File, Modifies Registry

W32/Hexzone.GII is a Trojan that upon execution drops fbilib.dll in Windows System folder.

1/9: Mdrop-BXP Trojan Creates Files, Registry Entries

Troj/Mdrop-BXP is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/9: Dowque.ATQ Worm Gives Attacker Remote System Access

Win32/Dowque.ATQ is a worm that propagates via logical drives.

1/8: Inject.JMO Trojan Injects Code, Makes Multiple Registry Changes

Troj_Inject.JMO Trojan may be downloaded from remote sites by other malware.

1/8: Mal/Banker-G a Malicious Windows Program

Mal/Banker-G is a malicious program for the Windows platform.

1/8: Worn_IRCBot.CAV Drops Copies of Itself, Creates Folders

Worm_IRCBot.CAV may be dropped by other malware.

1/8: Kryptik.YN Trojan Drops Copy of Itself, Creates Registry Entries

Troj_Kryptik.YN Trojan may be downloaded from remote sites by other malware.

1/8: Rbot-GSM Worm Runs Continuously in Background

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

1/8: PWS-ATF a Password-Stealing Trojan

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

1/8: Bckdr-QRB Trojan Contacts Remote Server Via Http

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

1/8: Grenail.C!inf a Detection for Files Infected to Run Other Threats

W32.Grenail.C!inf is a detection for files infected to run other threats when executed.

1/8: Autorun.KY Worm May be Dropped or Downloaded

Worm_Autorun.KY may be dropped or downloaded by other malware.

Spammers Help Push Google to Dubious Milestone

Google makes top 10 list for spam abuses.

Google Clears Spam Problems, Vows Cooperation

The No. 1 search player is now no longer No. 3 on Spamhaus' list of top spam-enabling networks.

1/8: DwnLd-L Trojan Communicates With Remote Server

Troj/DwnLd-L is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/8: Dload.ML Trojan Access Websites to Get List of Files

Troj_Dload.ML is a Trojan that may be downloaded from remote Web sites.

1/7: Agent.XRB Trojan Drops .Exe File

W32/Agent.XRB is a Trojan that upon execution drops MSISERVER.exe in Windows System folder.

1/7: Inject-DP Trojan Copies Itself, Sets Registry Entry

Troj/Inject-DP is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

1/7: Dladr-CEJ Trojan Drops, Modifies Files

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

1/7: Perlif-A Trojan Steals Information

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

1/7: Downadup!autorun a Detection fort Variants of Downadup Worm

W32.Downadup!autorun is a detection for the autorun.inf files dropped by variants of W32.Downadup, a worm that spreads by exploiting the Microsoft Windows Server Service RPC Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (BID 31874).

1/7: Geezo-D Trojan Gives Remote Intruder System Access

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

Fake Celeb Profiles in Spam Attacks

Want to see 'more' of your favorite actor or pop star? Bad idea.

1/6: Rbot Trojan Drops File, Modifies Registry

W32/Rbot is a Trojan that upon execution drops lqyuuxrvz.exe in Windows System folder.

1/6: OSX/Jahlav-B Trojan Targets Apple OSX Operating System

OSX/Jahlav-B is a Trojan created for Apple OSX operating system.

1/6: Mal/Iframe-G a Malicious Script That Redirects to Others

Mal/Iframe-G is a malicious script that redirects to a number of other scripts, many of which attempt to exploit software vulnerabilities in order to download and run a malicious executable file.

1/6: Agent-INX Trojan Copies Itself, Creates Files, Registry Entries

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

1/6: Mal/DownLnk-A a Malicious Shortcut File

Mal/DownLnk-A is a malicious behavior for the Windows platform.

1/6: Waledac.AB Worm Searches for Email Addresses

Worm_Waledac.AB arrives as attachment to email messages spammed by another malware or a malicious user.

1/6: Bckdr-QQX Trojan Copies Itself

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

Phishers Hit Twitter Users

Obama, Britney Spears and Bill O'Reilly among reported victims of phony Twitter messages that also included an iPhone scam.

The Dangers of Web Access

As companies rely more heavily on the Web in their move toward Enterprise 2.0, they face an increasing number of security and network problems.

1/6: Waledac.C Worm Sends Spam Mail With Links

Worm_Waledac.C arrives as attachment to email messages spammed by another malware or a malicious user.

1/5: Mal/Dropper-AJ Program Drops, Executes Other Malware

Mal/Dropper-AJ is a program that drops and executes other malware.

1/5: Autorun.worm Copies Itself to Fixed, Removable Drives

W32/Autorun.worm spreads by copying itself to fixed and removable drives, and places an autorun.inf file in the same location to automatically execute itself.

1/5: Agent.WVU Trojan Drops .Exe File

W32/Agent.WVU is a Trojan that will infect Windows systems.

1/5: FakeAlert Trojan Family Download Other Malware

Win32/FakeAlert is a family of Trojans that download other malware such as Win32/FakeAV variants.

1/5: DownLnk-B a Windows Shortcut File That Executes Command

Troj/DownLnk-B is a Windows Shortcut (.lnk) file that executes a command prompt with paramaters to download and execute a file from the internet.

1/5: BackDr-AF a Backdoor Trojan

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