W32.Beagle.GM

W32.Beagle.GM is a Trojan horse that downloads and executes malicious remote files. It also uses rootkit techniques to hide itself on the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 14, 2007 revision 007
• Latest Rapid Release version January 24, 2010 revision 039
• Initial Daily Certified version September 14, 2007 revision 008
• Latest Daily Certified version January 25, 2010 revision 003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 19, 2007

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium
• Payload: Downloads and executes malicious remote files.

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium