Description
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. The main objective of this trojan is to change the default DNS entries to its own preferred DNS server.
Indication of Infection
Presence of the above-mentioned file and traffic to unknown IPs.
Methods of Infection
Trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that the executable is something beneficial. Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, newsgroup postings, e-mail, etc.
Aliases
Backdoor.Tidserv (Symantec), Trojan:Win32/Alureon.gen!U (Microsoft)