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TROJ_QHOST.HQ
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:

Medium

Distribution potential:

Low

Description: 

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

This Trojan drops a copy of itself. It then modifies the HOSTS file to redirect users when accessing certain Web sites. This Trojan deletes itself after execution.

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Solution
Technical Details

Description created: Jun. 16, 2008 10:51:32 AM GMT -0800

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