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.
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Minimum DAT
4640 (2005-11-30) Updated DAT4687 (2006-02-01) |
Minimum Engine
5.1.00 File LengthN/A |
Description Added
2005-11-30 Description Modified2006-01-02 |
Malware Proliferation
Characteristics
-- Update January 2, 2005 --
Some installations of Apropos are being classified as trojans. These instances are installing rootkits (Rootkit SMECore ) and have self-preservation capabilities. For full details on the Adware-Apropos family, please see:
Symptoms
Method of Infection
Trojans are not viruses, and as such do not posess the ability to replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that the executable is something beneficial.
Trojans are often mass spammed by the author to entice people into double-clicking on them. Distribution channels for such spamming include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, newsgroup postings, and email. Alternatively, they may be installed by visiting a malicious web page - this is typically done either by clicking on a link, or by the website hosting a scripted exploit which installs the trojan onto the user's system without the need for further user interaction. They may also be downloaded by other viruses and/or trojans to be installed on the user's system.
Variants