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Spybot.ACN | |
Threat Level DamageDistribution |
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| Common name: | Spybot.ACN |
| Technical name: | W32/Spybot.ACN.worm |
| Threat level: | Low |
| Type: | Worm |
| Effects: | It logs keystrokes and accepts control commands, such as launching denial of service attacks against websites. |
| Affected platforms:
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Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 |
| First detected on: | May 2, 2006 |
| Detection updated on: | May 2, 2006 |
| Statistics | No |
Brief Description | |
Spybot.ACN is a worm that spreads through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs, such as KaZaA. Spybot.ACN logs keystrokes and stores them in text files. These text files are then sent via IRC. In addition, Spybot.ACN accepts remote control commands, such as launching denial of service (DoS) attacks against websites. |
Visible Symptoms | |
Spybot.ACN is difficult to recognize, as it does not display any messages or warnings that indicate it has reached the computer. |