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Rizalof.LT | |
Threat Level Damage Distribution |
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Common name: | Rizalof.LT |
Technical name: | Trj/Rizalof.LT |
Threat level: | Medium |
Alias: | Trojan-Proxy.Win32.Horst.hr |
Type: | Worm |
Effects: |
It spreads and affects other computers.
It generates a large amount of network traffic activity with the consequent consumption of bandwidth.
It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user.
It spreads
, across the Internet.
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Affected platforms:
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Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95/3.X;
IIS |
First detected on: | Oct. 25, 2006 |
Detection updated on: | Oct. 25, 2006 |
Statistics | No |
Proactive protection: | Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies
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Brief Description | |
Rizalof.LT is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files. - In the local network:
it generates a large amount of network activity and consumes bandwidth.
It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user: - It uses techniques included in its code to hide itself while it is active.
Rizalof.LT 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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