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PhoneStealer.A

 
Threat LevelLow threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:PhoneStealer.A
Technical name:Trj/PhoneStealer.A
Threat level:Medium
Type:Trojan
Effects:  

It makes the Internet connection slow down considerably in computers with connection via MODEM. It obtains the lists of telephone numbers stored in the computer and sends this information to its author. It does not spread by its own means.

Affected platforms:

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

First detected on:March 15, 2007
Detection updated on:March 15, 2007
StatisticsNo
Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description 

    

PhoneStealer.A is a Trojan that makes the Internet connection slow down in computers that connect to the Internet via MODEM as it modifies its configuration.

Additionally, it obtains the telephone numbers stored in programs such as Outlook, Yahoo or Messenger and then sends them to its author.

PhoneStealer.A does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.

Visible Symptoms 

    

PhoneStealer.A is difficult to recognize, as it does not display any messages or warnings that indicate it has reached the computer.

Last updated:  15/03/2007 

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