Sunday, March 18, 2007

JS_SPACESTALK.A

Malware type: JavaScript
Aliases: No Alias Found
In the wild: Yes
Destructive: No
Language: English
Platform: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Mac OS X
Encrypted: No

Overall risk rating: Low

Reported infections: Low

Damage potential: High

Distribution potential: Low


Size of malware: 5,609 Bytes

Initial samples received on: Mar 16, 2007

Related to: TROJ_DLOADER.JHV


Payload 1: Steals information





Details:


This malicious JavaScript may be dropped by another malware. It may also be downloaded from the Internet, particularly by the malware TROJ_DLOADER.JHV.

It is used to steal information, such as login credentials, used in MySpace accounts. MySpace (www.myspace.com) is a popular social networking Web site that hosts profiles of users from all around the world.

This JavaScript uploads the stolen information to the URL http://BLOCKED}ofileawareness.com/logs4/connect.php. As a result, remote users may view and use the uploaded information for malicious purposes.

It runs on Mac OS X, Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, and Server 2003.



Analysis By: Carlo Panganiban

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