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Agent.KMS

Threat LevelLow threat
DamageHigh
DistributionNot widespread
Common name:Agent.KMS
Technical name:Trj/Agent.KMS
Threat level:Medium
Type:Trojan
Effects: It allows to get into the affected computer. It does not spread automatically using its own means.
Affected platforms:

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

First detected on:May 31, 2010
Detection updated on:May 31, 2010
StatisticsNo

Brief Description

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

Agent.KMS 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.