Trojan/Downloader/G-Spot.15

Alias: Trojan Horse, TrojanDownloader.Win32.G-Spot.15, Win32/GoBind trojan, Win32/GoBind.A!Trojan, Win32/GoBind.A.Trojan

Description: This program overloads the connection by pinging. That causes a DoS attack. DoS attacks may affect the work of your server or jam IRC channels. However, almost every self-respecting IRC channel is protected by special Flood detection algorithms. Flooders also may contain some pesky 'backdoor' or 'nuker' programs. It was created in April, 1997, and needs at least 5 Kb for storage.

Threat type:

Downloader - A Downloader is a software application or part of the program which is designed to retrieve (download) and install additional files from the Internet. Malware programs often include Downloaders which allow the Malware to continually update themselves, thereby eluding detection.

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/Downloader/G-Spot.15: 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/Downloader/G-Spot.15 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/Downloader/G-Spot.15, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\system\wincfgspott.exe

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
Trojan/Downloader/Barlf
Downloader/Delf.aq
Trojan/Downloader/Delf.aw
Downloader/Win32/Dluca.M
Downloader/Win32/TrojanDownloader.Dyfica.U
Trojan/Downloader/TrojanDownloader.Win32.Harnig.y
Trojan/Downloader/Hilldoor.a
Trojan/Downloader/Mafia.a
Trojan/Downloader/NetDown-1
Trojan/Downloader/Small.ka