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Dropper.JQZ | |
Threat Level Damage Distribution |
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| Common name: | Dropper.JQZ |
| Technical name: | Trj/Dropper.JQZ |
| Threat level: | Medium |
| Alias: | Trojan-Dropper.Win32.VB.aihy, |
| Type: | Trojan |
| Effects: |
It allows to get into the affected computer.
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 |
| First detected on: | Jan. 13, 2010 |
| Detection updated on: | Jan. 13, 2010 |
| Statistics | No |
Brief Description | |
Dropper.JQZ is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions. It affects productivity, preventing tasks from being carried out: - In the affected computer:
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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.
- It deletes the original file from which it was run once it is installed on the computer.
- It modifies system permissions in order to hide itself.
Dropper.JQZ 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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Visible Symptoms |
Dropper.JQZ is easy to recognize, as it shows the following symptoms: - It changes the homepage of Internet Explorer.
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