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TROJ_FFSEARCH.A
Overview

Malware type: Trojan

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: 

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

TROJ_FFSEARCH.A Behavior Diagram

Malware Overview

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

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

It connects to a URL to download its configuration file. It monitors the web browser of the affected system and redirects searches in Google to the Web site found in the downloaded configuration file.

It also installs itself as an NTFS Alternate Data Stream (ADS) in a legitimate system file. This Trojan deletes itself after execution.

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

Description created: Jul. 3, 2009 11:43:31 AM GMT -0800

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