Discovered: August 27, 2009
Updated: August 27, 2009 3:05:37 PM
Also Known As: Skytap [Trend]
Type: Trojan
Infection Length: 98,304 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
Trojan.Peskyspy is a proof-of-concept Trojan horse that can be used to record Skype conversations.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version August 27, 2009 revision 007
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Latest Rapid Release version August 27, 2009 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version August 27, 2009 revision 022
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Latest Daily Certified version August 27, 2009 revision 053
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 2, 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: Medium
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Payload: Opens a back door on the compromised computer.
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Releases Confidential Info: Records Skype conversations.
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Compromises Security Settings: Attempts to bypass certain firewalls.
Distribution
Writeup By: Karthik Selvaraj
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