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Sdbot.FRR
Threat LevelDamageDistribution

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Common name:	Sdbot.FRR
Technical name:	Bck/Sdbot.FRR
Threat level:	Low
Alias:	Backdoor.Win32.Rbot.aie
Type:	Backdoor
Effects:	It allows to gain remote access to the affected computer. It captures certain information entered or saved by the user, with the corresponding threat to privacy. It causes the loss of information stored on the computer, either specific files or data in general. It affects the productivity of the computer, the network to which it’s connected or other remote sites. It carries out actions that decrease the security level of the computer. It does not spread automatically using its own means.
Affected platforms:	Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on:	Nov. 18, 2005
Detection updated on:	Nov. 18, 2005
Statistics	No
Proactive protection:	Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description

Sdbot.FRR is a backdoor that allows hackers to gain remote access to the affected computer in order to carry out actions that compromise user confidentiality and impede the tasks performed on the computer.

Sdbot.FRR prevents access from programs to websites of several companies related with security tools (antivirus programs, firewalls, etc.).

Sdbot.FRR redirects attempts to access web pages of certain banks to spoofed pages, with the aim of logging information entered by the user in these pages.

Sdbot.FRR redirects attempts to access several web pages to a specific IP address.

Sdbot.FRR does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.