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BKDR_RUNRUB.A
Overview

Malware type: Backdoor

Aliases: No Alias Found

In the wild: Yes

Destructive: No

Language: English

Platform: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003

Encrypted: No

Overall risk rating:


Reported infections:

Damage potential:

High

Distribution potential:

Low

Description: 

This backdoor application has received attention from independent media sources and/or other security firms.

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

BKDR_RUNRUB.A Behavior Diagram

Malware Overview

This backdoor application may be downloaded from remote sites by the following malware:

It may also be downloaded from a remote site.

This RUBY-compiled backdoor application waits for active Internet connection. It is used to run an infected script. After executing the script, it drops files used to retrieve information from the user's machine, as well as download additional files.

It connects to an IP address, and sends the data gathered on the user's machine. It then listens for commands that may be sent.

For additional information about this threat, see:
Solution
Technical Details

Description created: Nov. 18, 2009 6:13:25 PM GMT -0800

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