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TROJ_MOSCENT.A

by Marianna Schmudlach Nov 29, 2003 7:51AM PST

Virus type: Trojan

Destructive: No

Aliases: MOSCENT.A

Description:

This encrypted memory-resident Trojan usually arrives as the PECompact-compressed file MSCNT.EXE.

It attempts to connect and send user information to a malicious site, which contain an update of this malware. However, the site is currently unavailable for verification.

It runs on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.

http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=TROJ_MOSCENT.A