my workstation is fucking slow today, tried updating my virus software and found several new viruses (JAVA_BYTEVER.A, JAVA_BYTEVER.K).
Virus name: JAVA_BYTEVER.A
Malware type: Java Applet
Aliases: Exploit-ByteVerify, Java.Shinwow.AB, Java/Shinwow.AJ.3592!Trojan, Trojan.ByteVerify, Trojan:Java/Classloader.E
Language: English
Platform: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP
Encrypted: No
Description:
This malware is a component of a malicious Java archive file (JAR) that resides in a malicious Web site. Machines infected with the malware JS_FORTNIGHT.B are redirected to this Web site.
This malware calls and executes another malware, JAVA_JJBLACK.C, which results in modifications to the browser and registry settings of the infected system.
This is Trend Micro's detection for JAVA classes that exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Virtual Machine in Windows Operating Systems and Internet Explorer. This flaw allows malicious users to execute codes of his or her choice when a user visits an infected Web site.
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/viru...JAVA_BYTEVER.A
