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q

 
Threat LevelHigh threat
DamageSevere
DistributionNot widespread
Common name:q
Technical name:Trj/pruebas.aaa
Threat level:Medium
Type:Trojan
Effects:   It allows to get into the affected computer. It does not spread automatically using its own means.
Affected platforms:

Windows 95

First detected on:April 12, 2007
Detection updated on:April 12, 2007
StatisticsNo

Brief Description 

    

q is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions: screenlogging, stealing personal data, etc.

 

q does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.