Network Associates: W32/Trinoo | Linux Today

Network Associates: W32/Trinoo

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Feb 20, 2000

Characteristics
This is a 32bit Intel-based version of a previously published
as source code Denial of Service (DDoS) attack program.
This
compilation of the trojan when run on a system, will load from the
registry at this key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersion
Run=service.exe

This file will run as a service at Windows startup, listening
for commands on a pre-designated UDP port.”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

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