Description
This detection is for a trojan dropper, which when executed drops Generic Rootkit.dt. The characteristics of this malware with regards to file names, files dropped etc. can differ from one version to another, depending on the way in which the attacker had configured it.
Indication of Infection
Presence of files and registry entries mentioned earlier
Methods of Infection
Trojans do not self-replicate. They spread manually, often under the premise that the executable is something beneficial. They may also be received as a result of poor security practices, or un-patched machines and vulnerable systems.
Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, email, newsgroups postings, etc.
Aliases
Backdoor.Win32.Agent.alhu [Kaspersky], Backdoor:WinNT/Festi.A [Microsoft], Dropper.Win32.Mnless.epy [Rising], Win32/Festi.A [CA eTrust]