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Spybot.UU | |
Threat Level DamageDistribution |
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| 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. |