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Exploit-CgiBin

This page shows details and results of our analysis on the malware Exploit-CgiBin

Threat Detail

Malware Type: Trojan

Malware Sub-type: Exploit

Discovery Date: 2005-05-31

Next Steps:

Overview

This is a trojan detection. Unlike viruses, trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that they are beneficial or wanted. The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include email, malicious or hacked web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.


Minimum DAT

4503 (2005-05-31)

Updated DAT

4503 (2005-05-31)

 Minimum Engine

5.1.00

File Length

N/A

 Description Added

2005-05-31

Description Modified

2005-05-31

Malware Proliferation

Characteristics

Symptoms

Method of Infection

Removal

Variants

United States - English