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W32/Medbot-B

Aliases
  • BackDoor-CMQ
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 3 August 2006 10:25:47 (GMT)
Last updated 22 November 2006 20:26:46 (GMT)
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Action

More Information

W32/Medbot-B is a multi-component worm for the Windows platform.

W32/Medbot-B may attempt to create a service called "Windows Log".

W32/Medbot-B may attempt to spread to unprotected netshares.

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