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Virus Encyclopedia

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LockSky.CD

Threat LevelModerate threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:LockSky.CD
Technical name:W32/LockSky.CD.worm
Threat level:Low
Type:Worm
Effects:   It spreads and affects other computers. It captures certain information entered or saved by the user, with the corresponding threat to privacy. It causes the loss of information stored on the computer, either specific files or data in general. It affects the productivity of the computer, the network to which it’s connected or other remote sites. It carries out actions that decrease the security level of the computer. It spreads , via email.
Affected platforms:

Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98

First detected on:March 21, 2006
Detection updated on:March 21, 2006
StatisticsNo

Brief Description 

    

LockSky.CD is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files.

 

LockSky.CD prevents access from programs to websites of several companies related with security tools (antivirus programs, firewalls, etc.).

LockSky.CD redirects attempts to access web pages of certain banks to spoofed pages, with the aim of logging information entered by the user in these pages.

LockSky.CD redirects attempts to access several web pages to a specific IP address.

 

LockSky.CD 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.
  • Email: sending emails that include a copy of itself as an attachment. The computer is infected when the attachment is run.

 

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