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Trojan rootkits spread on web to steal data |
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cj writes "Several variants of the Haxdoor family of Trojans are being spread on
the internet to try and steal users’ data.
These Trojans use rootkit functions to try and steal confidential user details in order to commit online fraud and identity theft.
A rootkit infection is hidden deep inside a user’s operating system, making it hard to detect without specialist security software.
The new variants of Haxdoor have been detected by internet security software firm Panda Software.
All the new variants detected are designed to steal passwords for popular internet services, such as eBay, ICQ, PayPal or Web Money, and for a variety of e-mail clients, including Outlook Express.
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