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Trojan:JS/ChatScript

First posted on 05 May 2010.
Source: SecurityHome

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Trojan:JS/ChatScript.

Explanation :

Also known as a trojan horse program, this is a deceptive program that performs additional actions without the user's knowledge or permission. It does not replicate.

Additional DetailsTrojan:JS/ChatScript is a obfuscated JavaScript program typically found on adult sites, where it offers links to unsuspecting website visitors via a fake chat-box type pop-up window. The links displayed may be malicious.

Execution

When a visitor views the page, the script displays a pop-up window designed to imitate MSN Live Messenger. The pop-up window contains a custom avatar, text messages and a link, which are retrieved from the remote server doublepimp.com (associated with an advertisement service).

The content of the fake Messenger window are designed to look like a chat conversation with a woman in the user's geographical area, and are meant to entice the user into clicking the link.

Last update 05 May 2010

 

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