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TypeSpyware

In the wild: Yes

Destructive: No

Language: English

Systems affected: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003

Encrypted: No

Overall risk rating:

Low

Reported detections:

Low

System  impact:

High

Information exposure:

High

 

Description:

To get a one-glance comprehensive view of the behavior of this malware, refer to the Threat Diagram shown below.

TSPY_SILENTBAN.U Behavior Diagram

Spyware Overview

This spyware may be downloaded from remote sites by other malware. It may be downloaded from certain remote sites. It may be downloaded unknowingly by a user when visiting malicious Web sites.

It drops files/components. It registers itself as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to ensure its automatic execution every time Internet Explorer is run. It does this by creating registry keys/entries. It acts as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that monitors an affected user's Internet browsing habits.

It sends the gathered information via HTTP POST to a remote URL.

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Solution
Technical Details

Description created: Jun 22, 2009




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