W32/Sdbot-AAH is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
W32/Sdbot-AAH spreads by copying itself to network shares protected by weak passwords.
W32/Sdbot-AAH 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.
W32/Sdbot-AAH includes functionality to:
- steal confidential information
- carry out DDoS flooder attacks
- provide a proxy server
- silently download, install and run new software
When first run W32/Sdbot-AAH copies itself to <System>\poker3.exe.
The following registry entries are created to run poker3.exe on startup:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration
poker3.exe
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration
poker3.exe
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration
poker3.exe