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Banbra.FYU | |
Threat Level DamageDistribution |
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| Common name: | Banbra.FYU |
| Technical name: | Trj/Banbra.FYU |
| Threat level: | Low |
| Type: | Trojan |
| Effects: |
It allows to get into the affected computer.
It changes the security settings of Internet Explorer.
It does not spread automatically using its own means.
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| Affected platforms:
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Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 |
| First detected on: | July 30, 2008 |
| Detection updated on: | July 30, 2008 |
| Statistics | No |
Proactive protection: | Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies
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Brief Description | |
Banbra.FYU is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions. It reduces the security level of the computer:
it changes the security settings of Internet Explorer, decreasing its security level. Banbra.FYU 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. |
Visible Symptoms |
Banbra.FYU is easy to recognize, as it shows the following symptoms: - It changes the homepage of Internet Explorer.
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