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W32/Delbot-L

Aliases
  • Backdoor.Win32.VanBot.be
  • W32.Rinbot.H
Category
Type
What to do
Prevalence low high

Summary

 
How it spreads
  • Network shares
Affected operating systems Windows
Characteristics
  • Installs itself in the registry
Protection available since 28 February 2007 19:32:17 (GMT)
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More Information

W32/Delbot-L is an IRC worm with backdoor functionality which allows a remote intruder to gain access and control over the computer.

W32/Delbot-L spreads:

- to computers vulnerable to common exploits, including Symantec (SYM06-010)
- to MSSQL servers protected by weak passwords

When first run W32/Delbot-L copies itself to <System>\rinsv.exe.

The following registry entry is created to run rinsv.exe on startup:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Random Interface Network Manager
<System>\rinsv.exe

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