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Gaobot.QIU | |
Threat Level Damage Distribution |
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| Common name: | Gaobot.QIU |
| Technical name: | W32/Gaobot.QIU.worm |
| Threat level: | Medium |
| Alias: | Net-Worm.Win32.Kolab.nr, |
| Type: | Worm |
| Effects: |
It spreads and affects other computers.
It uses the infected computer to take malicious actions on other users.
It awaits remote-control orders to carry out.
It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user.
It spreads
, via mapped drives.
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| Affected platforms:
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Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95/3.X |
| First detected on: | Nov. 24, 2008 |
| Detection updated on: | Nov. 24, 2008 |
| Statistics | No |
Proactive protection: | Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies
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Brief Description | |
Gaobot.QIU is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files. It affects productivity, preventing tasks from being carried out: - In the affected computer:
it converts the computer into a platform for taking malicious action surreptitiously: spam sending, launch of Denial of Service attacks, malware distribution, etc.
It reduces the security level of the computer:
it awaits remote-control orders received through
IRC. It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user: - It injects itself in running processes.
- It deletes the original file from which it was run once it is installed on the computer.
Gaobot.QIU 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.
- Computer networks (mapped drives): it creates copies of itself in mapped drives.
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