PHISH/Stealing.B

Posted in: Malware
Virus: PHISH/Stealing.B
Date discovered: 16/01/2012
Type: HTML
In the wild: Yes
Reported Infections: Medium
Distribution Potential: Low
Damage Potential: Low to medium
Static file: Yes
File size: 4.412 Bytes
MD5 checksum: 145CE660F7FD322DA17F16123EDD28DF
VDF version: 7.11.21.33 - Monday, January 16, 2012
IVDF version: 7.11.21.33 - Monday, January 16, 2012

 General 

Method of propagation:
   • No own spreading routine

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Platforms / OS:
   • Windows XP
   • Windows 2003
   • Windows Vista
   • Windows Server 2008
   • Windows 7
   • Linux
   • Unix
   • OS/2
   • Mac

Side effects:
   • Opens website in web browser
   • Pricetrap function – user is fooled into making a costly subscription

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