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Exploit:JS/ActiveXComponent

Posted: March 26, 2013

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 9/10
Infected PCs: 91
First Seen: March 26, 2013
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Exploit:JS/ActiveXComponent is a Trojan that circulates as a JavaScript exploiting the vulnerability (CVE-2000-1061) to run an arbitrary code. When installed, Exploit:JS/ActiveXComponent makes system changes by making browser changes on the compromised PC. Exploit:JS/ActiveXComponent can change the Internet Explorer homepage and add domains to a victim's Internet Explorer Favorites list. Exploit:JS/ActiveXComponent is distributed via malicious or hacked websites. Exploit:JS/ActiveXComponent is loaded if the PC user visits hacked or malicious websites. Exploit:JS/ActiveXComponent also changes computer settings including the Internet Explorer start page, adds certain domain names to the Internet Explorer Favorites list, open pop-up windows and loads other JavaScripts.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:



file.exe File name: file.exe
Size: 46.94 KB (46947 bytes)
MD5: ab5425787c4256b5363e3b86e2d747f5
Detection count: 51
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: March 27, 2013

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