iPhoneOS.Ikee.B

iPhoneOS.Ikee.B is a worm that spreads through jailbroken iPhones by using the default SSH password. It may steal sensitive information and perform additional malicious activities on the compromised device.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version November 22, 2009 revision 018
• Latest Rapid Release version November 22, 2009 revision 022
• Initial Daily Certified version November 22, 2009 revision 020
• Latest Daily Certified version November 23, 2009 revision 005
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 25, 2009

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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: Low
• Payload: Spreads through SSH.
• Modifies Files: Overwrites the background wallpaper.

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low