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HTML_DLOADER.WLZ
Overview

Malware type: HTML

Aliases: Trojan.HTML.Agent.e (Kaspersky), TR/HTML.Agent.E (Avira), JS/Dload-X (Sophos), TrojanDownloader:JS/Zlob (Microsoft)

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:

Medium

Distribution potential:

Medium

Description: 

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

HTML_DLOADER.WLZ Behavior Diagram

Malware Overview

This malicious HTML file may be downloaded unknowingly by a user when visiting malicious Web sites.

It prompts the user to download and install an ActiveX object. ActiveX is Microsoft technology used for developing reusable object oriented software components.

Below is the message box displayed by the page:

HTML_DLOADER.WLZ

Trend Micro detects the downloaded ActiveX object as TROJ_ZLOB.DCY.

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

Description created: Nov. 11, 2007 8:53:20 AM GMT -0800

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