Trojan/Backdoor/AOL Pest/Aim.a

Alias: Win32/Aim.Server trojan, Backdoor.Aim.a, BackDoor-LA, AIMSpy, security risk or a "backdoor" program, Bck/Ootlt.B.I, Backdoor/Aim!Server

Description: Trojan/Backdoor/AOL Pest/Aim.a is trojan. A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

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.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

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

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects Trojan/Backdoor/AOL Pest/Aim.a: 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:

Trojan/Backdoor/AOL Pest/Aim.a 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 Trojan/Backdoor/AOL Pest/Aim.a, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
AOL Pest/AIM IP Sniffer
Hacker Tool/AIM Password Recover 1.01
Hacker Tool/AIM Password Recover 2.00
Hacker Tool/AIM Password Recover
AOL Pest/AIM Protocol Exploits
Exploit/AIX 3.2 and earlier bsh
Exploit/AIX 3.2 crontab(1)
Exploit/AIX 4.2 lquerylv
Exploit/AIX 4.2/4.1 LC_MESSEGAS /usr/sbin/mount
Exploit/AIX dtaction and HOME