Discovered: November 3, 2009
Updated: November 3, 2009 10:58:12 AM
Also Known As: OSX_LOSEGAM.A [Trend], Trojan:OSX/Loosemaque.A [F-Secure]
Type: Trojan
Infection Length: 3,691,880 bytes
OSX.Loosemaque is a Trojan that appears to be a video game, but deletes files from the home folder when a user plays it.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 3, 2009 revision 002
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Latest Rapid Release version November 3, 2009 revision 002
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Initial Daily Certified version November 3, 2009 revision 007
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Latest Daily Certified version November 3, 2009 revision 007
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 4, 2009
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
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Damage Level: Low
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Payload: Deletes files from the home folder.
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Modifies Files: Deletes files from the home folder.
Distribution
Writeup By: Takashi Katsuki
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