HKTL_MECH
March 08, 2011
PLATFORM:
Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Linux
OVERALL RISK RATING:
REPORTED INFECTION:
SYSTEM IMPACT RATING:
INFORMATION EXPOSURE:
Threat Type: Hacking Tool
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This hacking tool may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
File Size:
492,135 bytes
File Type:
ELF
Memory Resident:
No
Initial Samples Received Date:
01 Nov 2010
Arrival Details
This hacking tool may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component.
Other Details
This hacking tool does the following:
- It is an open-source program that allows a user to configure a bot to perform routines. It is capable of connecting to an IRC server, and sending or receiving input from a user. This is used as a bot for IRC and may require installation and other component files.
SOLUTION
Minimum Scan Engine:
8.900
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as HKTL_MECH If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.
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