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Virus Encyclopedia

Welcome to the Virus Encyclopedia of Panda Security.

Spybot.UU
Threat LevelDamageDistribution


Common name:	Spybot.UU
Technical name:	W32/Spybot.UU.worm
Threat level:	Low
Type:	Worm
Effects:	It logs keystrokes and accepts control commands, such as launching denial of service attacks against websites.
Affected platforms:	Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on:	June 13, 2005
Detection updated on:	June 13, 2005
Statistics	No

Brief Description

Spybot.UU is a worm that spreads through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs, such as KaZaA.

Spybot.UU logs keystrokes and stores them in text files. These text files are then sent via IRC.

In addition, Spybot.UU accepts remote control commands, such as launching denial of service (DoS) attacks against websites.

Visible Symptoms
Spybot.UU is difficult to recognize, as it does not display any messages or warnings that indicate it has reached the computer.

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