Backdoor/RAT/AOL Pest/LookSpy

Alias: LookSpy, security risk or a "backdoor" program, Backdoor/LookSpy, Backdoor.LookSpy, BackDoor-OO, Bck/LookSpy, Look Spy

Description: A backdoor in a computer system (or a cryptosystem, or even in an algorithm) is a method of bypassing normal authentication or obtaining remote access to a computer, while intended to remain hidden to casual inspection. The backdoor may take the form of an installed program or could be a modification to a legitimate program.

Threat type:

AOL Pest - AOL pests are malware programs which target users of AOL instant messenger services such as AIM or ICQ. They can be exploits, password stealers or DoS attack tools.

Backdoor - A Backdoor is an undocumented or secret means that can be used to obtain unauthorized access to your computer, or a malicious program that uses such a means to penetrate a computer system. Backdoor applications exploit vulnerabilities of installed programs or operating system and allow attackers to gain control over your computer system. Backdoor works in the background and hides from the user. It is always a high security risk.

RAT - Remote Administration Tool (RAT) is a software application which provides an attacker with the capability to control your computer system remotely whenever you are online. The attacker can perform operations such as programs and/or files adding/deleting, files transfers, capturing screenshot, etc. Attacker may use captured computer for different personal needs such as to send malicious attacks.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer and / or to protect your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore removes Backdoor/RAT/AOL Pest/LookSpy: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

Backdoor/RAT/AOL Pest/LookSpy Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Backdoor/RAT/AOL Pest/LookSpy, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\system\look spy trojan.exe

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
N/A

Folder Signatures:
N/A

Registry Signatures:
N/A

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
Hostile Code/Loginserversocket
Trojan/Loginw32
Exploit/Logwedit.c
Exploit/Long filename extension for Win 98
Exploit/Long URL Stack Overflow
Exploit/Loopmail.c
Exploit/Lotus Domino
Exploit/Lotus Domino 1.5 vulnerability
Exploit/Lotus Domino ESMTP Service Buffer overflow
Exploit/Lousy password handling in BreezeCOM