Trojan.Peacomm!zip

Trojan.Peacomm!zip is a detection for password-protected .zip files containing executable files infected by the Trojan.Peacomm family. The password-protected .zip files reportedly may be sent as attachments in email spam.

Note: The Peacomm family of Trojans is also commonly known as the "Storm" Trojan.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version April 12, 2007
• Latest Rapid Release version April 12, 2007
• Initial Daily Certified version April 12, 2007
• Latest Daily Certified version June 17, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 12, 2007

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Medium
• Number of Infections: 50 - 999
• Number of Sites: 10+
• Geographical Distribution: Medium
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low
• Subject of Email: Varies
• Name of Attachment: Varies with a .zip file extension