Thunder

Alias/esP2P.Thunder.Detection
CategoryPeer-to-peer(p2p)
Last Updated DateFeb 24, 2009
ImpactNetwork bandwidth consumption
DescriptionThis indicates a connection attempt using Thunder (Xunlei).

Thunder (Xunlei) is a peer-to-peer application that is popular in China. It provides high-speed file downloading. Thunder may take up a significant percentage of network bandwidth and can easily be used to spread malicious software.
RiskHigh
PopularityHigh
Characteristic
Loss of productivity?   Have disclosed vulnerability?   Can bypass firewall policy?   Contain built-in function for other purposes?   Can communicate in clear text or via proxy?   Can support file transfer?   Can be misused?   Can tunnel other apps?   
VendorXunlei Networking Technologies
Affected ApplicationsThunder (Xunlei) client application
version:
5.8.13.699
5.8.14.706
5.9.1.922
Recommended ActionsIf required, the signature can be set to "BLOCK" to block this traffic.
Reference/shttp://www.xunlei.com/