CALLBACK
Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
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Threat Type: Callback
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
Callback is a type of network behavior usually sent by threats for collecting feedback data or controlling threats remotely. It is commonly used in Trojan, botnet, or backdoor routines. Advanced threats used in targeted attacks use callback features to do any or all of the following: get further instructions from a remote attacker or download additional malware.
SOLUTION
NOTES:
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