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Sdbot.GTP | |
Threat Level DamageDistribution |
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| Common name: | Sdbot.GTP |
| Technical name: | W32/Sdbot.GTP.worm |
| Threat level: | Low |
| Type: | Worm |
| Effects: |
It spreads and affects other computers.
It carries out actions that decrease the security level of the computer.
It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user.
It spreads
, across the Internet.
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| Affected platforms:
| Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 |
| First detected on: | March 12, 2006 |
| Detection updated on: | March 12, 2006 |
| Statistics | No |
Proactive protection: | Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies
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Brief Description | |
Sdbot.GTP is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files. It reduces the security level of the computer:
it opens one or more ports to allow remote access to the computer and takes action that compromises user confidentiality; it awaits remote-control orders received through
IRC. It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user: - It deletes the original file from which it was run once it is installed on the computer.
Sdbot.GTP 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.
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