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Sinowal.XBD
Threat LevelDamageDistribution


Common name:	Sinowal.XBD
Technical name:	Trj/Sinowal.XBD
Threat level:	Medium
Type:	Trojan
Effects:	It allows to get into the affected computer. It captures certain information entered or saved by the user, with the corresponding threat to privacy. It generates a large amount of network traffic activity with the consequent consumption of bandwidth. It changes the security settings of Internet Explorer. It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user. It spreads , across the Internet.
Affected platforms:	Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on:	May 19, 2010
Detection updated on:	May 25, 2010
Statistics	No

Brief Description

Sinowal.XBD is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions.

It captures certain information entered or saved by the user, with the corresponding threat to privacy: passwords saved by certain Windows services.

It sends the gathered information to a remote user by any available means: email, FTP, etc.

In the local network: it generates a large amount of network activity and consumes bandwidth.

It reduces the security level of the computer: it changes the security settings of Internet Explorer, decreasing its security level.

It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user:

Sinowal.XBD 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.