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DSTahen.a

This page shows details and results of our analysis on the malware DSTahen.a

Threat Detail

Malware Type: Trojan

Malware Sub-type: N/A

Discovery Date: 2005-10-11

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

4603 (2005-10-12)

Updated DAT

4604 (2005-10-13)

 Minimum Engine

5.1.00

File Length

548,673 bytes

 Description Added

2005-10-11

Description Modified

2005-10-19

Malware Proliferation

Characteristics

This trojan purports to be a picture viewer for the Nintendo Dual Screen (DS).  This trojan overwrites the firmware such that the machine will not restart without being reflashed.

When run, the following message and picture are displayed:

DS taihen v1.0 This is a small hentai slideshow. Just sit back and relax. :) Wait several seconds to see the next picture.

Symptoms

  • The previous text and image is displayed
  • The Nintendo DS fails to reboot

Method of Infection

Trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that the executable is something desirable.

Removal

-

Variants

DSTahen.b

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