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Nabload.DPS

 
Threat LevelLow threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread

Effects 

Nabload.DPS allows hackers to get into and carry out dangerous actions in affected computers, such as capturing screenshots, stealing personal data, etc.

 

It avoids being detected by the user by using the following techniques:
  • Techniques included in its code to hide its files and processes while it is active.

 

It uses the following techniques to impede detection by antivirus companies:
  • It terminates its own execution if it detects that it is being executed in a virtual machine environment, such as VMWare or VirtualPC.

 

Means of transmission 


Propagation through the exploits of remote vulnerabilities:

Nabload.DPS carries out the following process:

  • It spreads by attacking IP addresses obtained at random or from the network to which the infected computer belongs.
  • It tries to access the IP addresses under attack by exploiting an existing vulnerability or through an open port.
  • If it does this, it downloads a copy of itself onto the vulnerable computer.

 

Further Details  

Nabload.DPS has the following additional characteristics:

  • It is 1429504 bytes in size.