W32/Rbot-GTL

Category: Viruses and Spyware Protection available since:17 May 2007 00:00:00 (GMT)
Type: Win32 worm Last Updated:17 May 2007 00:00:00 (GMT)
Prevalence: No Reports

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W32/Rbot-GTL is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

W32/Rbot-GTL runs continuously in the background, providing a backdoor server which allows a remote intruder to gain access and control over the computer via IRC channels.

When first run W32/Rbot-GTL copies itself to <System>\wsim32.exe.

The following registry entries are created to run wsim32.exe on startup:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Microsoft
wsim32.exe

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
Microsoft
wsim32.exe

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