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| How it spreads |
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|---|---|
| Affected operating systems | Windows |
| Characteristics |
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| Included in our products from | November 2007 (4.23) |
| Protection available since | 6 September 2007 20:00:05 (GMT) |
| Detected by | All Sophos products |
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Please follow the instructions for removing worms.
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W32/Sdbot-DHQ is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.
W32/Sdbot-DHQ 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/Sdbot-DHQ copies itself to <System>\taskmaneger.exe.
The following registry entries are created to run taskmaneger.exe on startup:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Microsoft
taskmaneger.exe
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
Microsoft
taskmaneger.exe
The following registry entry is set:
HKCU\Software\ASProtect
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taskmaneger.exe
