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Stealer.G

 
Threat LevelModerate threat
DamageHigh
DistributionNot widespread

At a glance

Common name:Stealer.G
Technical name:Trj/Stealer.G
Threat level:Low
Type:Trojan
Subtype: Password Stealer
Effects:   It steals confidential data from the affected computer and sends them to a hacker.
Affected platforms:

Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:Nov. 26, 2006
Detection updated on:Nov. 26, 2006
StatisticsNo
Proactive protection:
Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description 

    

Stealer.G is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions.

 

It captures certain information entered or saved by the user, with the corresponding threat to privacy: passwords saved by certain Windows services.

 

Stealer.G does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.

 

Tech details

Effects

Stealer.G tries to steal confidential data, such as access passwords for different services. Stealer.G will then log this information in a file that it will send to a hacker.

 

Means of transmission 

Stealer.G does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs the attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.

Further Details  

Stealer.G has the following additional characteristics:

  • It is written in the programming language Borland Delphi.
  • It is 350720 bytes in size.

Solution

See solution