Spyware.Hotra

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:35:37 AM

Type:

Spyware

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

hotdog.exe, extra.exe, hotdogid.ini, extra_config_url.txt, extra_notify_url.txt, config_url.txt

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior

Spyware.Hotra monitors Internet browsing habits by periodically sending the current URL (in Internet Explorer) to a Web site that the Spyware designates.

Symptoms

The system hangs for long periods of time while browsing the Internet.

• Your firewall blocks the files, as listed in the File names section below, from accessing specific Web sites.

Transmission

Spyware.Hotra is installed on the system when you visit a Web site.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version November 10, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
• Initial Daily Certified version November 10, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 12, 2003