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AKBot.AF

 
Threat LevelLow threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:AKBot.AF
Technical name:W32/AKBot.AF.worm
Threat level:Medium
Type:Worm
Effects:  It spreads and affects other computers.It spreads , across the Internet.
Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95/3.X

First detected on:July 10, 2007
Detection updated on:July 10, 2007
StatisticsNo
Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description 

    

AKBot.AF is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files.

 

AKBot.AF 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.