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SWF.B

 
Threat LevelLow threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:SWF.B
Technical name:Exploit/SWF.B
Threat level:Medium
Type:Trojan
Effects:  It allows to get into the affected computer.It spreads , across the Internet.
Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:April 20, 2009
Detection updated on:May 6, 2010
StatisticsNo

Brief Description 

    

SWF.B is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions: screenlogging, stealing personal data, etc.

 

SWF.B uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

  • Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.
  • Via Internet, exploiting remote vulnerabilities: attacking random IP addresses, in which it tries to insert a copy of itself by exploiting one or more vulnerabilities.