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Aimbot.AM | |
Threat Level DamageDistribution |
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| Common name: | Aimbot.AM |
| Technical name: | W32/Aimbot.AM.worm |
| Threat level: | Low |
| Type: | Worm |
| Effects: |
It spreads and affects other computers.
It awaits remote-control orders to carry out.
It spreads
, across the Internet, via IRC.
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| Affected platforms:
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Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98 |
| First detected on: | April 19, 2006 |
| Detection updated on: | April 19, 2006 |
| Statistics | No |
Proactive protection: | Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies
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Brief Description | |
Aimbot.AM is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files. It reduces the security level of the computer:
it awaits remote-control orders received through
IRC. Aimbot.AM 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.
- IRC: It sends a copy of itself to all users connected to the channel to which the infected user is connected.
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