Trojan/Worm/Backdoor/Agobot

Alias: Win32/Agobot.Variant!Worm, Backdoor.Agobot.gen, W32/Gaobot.FG.worm, Win32/Agobot.IK trojan, W32.HLLW.Gaobot.gen, Backdoor.Agobot, W32/Gaobot.worm.gen

Description: This malicious program uses its specific algorithms for harming the infected system in various ways. Firstly, it changes several Internet settings; this makes it impossible for the user to connect to antiviral servers for getting updates for his or her security system. After that, Agobot.Trojan searches for IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client and infects it. As a result of this, the hacker is able to connect to the infected machine via IRC and perform dangerous activities, such as stealing various confidential pieces of data.

Threat type:

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.

Exploit - Exploit is a general term describing a way of breaking into a system. Exploits take advantage of a weakness in a computer system in order to hack it.

Hacker Tool - A Hacker Tool is any software application that performs a wide range of hacking related tasks without user's permission. Activities include: disabling a user's anti-virus software or personal firewalls, gaining access to sensitive data, removing copy protection and modifying system settings.

P2P - P2P is any peer-to-peer file swapping program. The following software applications are typical examples: Audiogalaxy, Bearshare, Blubster, E-Mule, Gnucleus, Grokster, Imesh, KaZaa, KaZaa Lite, Limewire, Morpheus, Shareaza, WinMX, Xolox, etc. P2P software may pose security issues because outsiders are granted access to you files. P2P can degrade network performance, consume vast amounts of storage and be bundled with adware and/or spyware programs.

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.

Worm - A Worm is a virus-like software application which spreads itself to other computers. Worms send themselves out to email addresses collected from the infected PC. Worms are known to mutate and they usually carry a destructive payload.

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/Worm/Backdoor/Agobot: 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/Worm/Backdoor/Agobot 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/Worm/Backdoor/Agobot, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

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See Also:
Backdoor/Irapture.100.e
Backdoor/Irapture.100.f
Backdoor/IRC.Darkirc.a
Backdoor/IrcContact.10
Trojan/Froggie
Homepage Hijacker/Search Hijacker/Look2Me
Trojan/Backdoor/Contact.20
Trojan/Backdoor/Flooder/IrcContact.30
Trojan/Backdoor/Ishbot.B
Backdoor/iwAnywhere.12