JS/MalRedir.B!tr.dldr

Alias/esTrojan-Downloader.JS.Pegel.c (Kaspersky)
Release DateJan 22, 2010
Detection Availability
Active DatabaseExtended Database
FortiGatelowhigh
FortiClient
FortiMailN/A
Current Antivirus Definition Database Version: 11.587
Description

Visible Symptoms


This malware usually places some hidden HTML redirector tags such as the iFrame tag into HTML web pages, so there are no visible symptoms.

Detailed Analysis


This indicates an attempt at hidden HTML injection. Attackers often compromise websites by injecting hidden HTML redirector tags into their web pages. Malicious files can be downloaded when these infected web pages are visited.


Technical Details


This malware is an encrypted script and will insert HTML redirector tags into the HTML document in the current browser window. The hidden HTML tags allow the browser to connect to another URL in the background. In this case, the URL is malicious and tries to further download a trojan.

Description Last Updated Date: Jan 25, 2010
Reference: ID - 1490325