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Alanchum.UG

 
Threat LevelModerate threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:Alanchum.UG
Technical name:Trj/Alanchum.UG
Threat level:Low
Type:Trojan
Effects:  

It harvests the email addresses stored in the affected computer in order to send span massively and has rootkit functionalities, which allow it to hide files, processes and Windows Registry entries. It reaches the computer downloaded by other malware, such as Adware/CWS.

Affected platforms:

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

First detected on:March 27, 2007
Detection updated on:March 29, 2007
StatisticsNo
Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description 

    

Alanchum.UG is a Trojan that sends spam massively. In order to do so, it harvests email addresses stored in the affected computer and hosts them in a certain website.

Additionally, it has rootkit functionalities, which allow it to hide files, processes and Windows Registry entries.

Alanchum.UG reaches the computer downloaded by other malware, such as Adware/CWS.

Visible Symptoms 

    

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

Last updated:  29/03/2007 

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