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AOL.Infostealer.32512

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: June 21, 1999
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:54:52 PM
Also Known As: BuddyList Trojan, APStrojan.ob, Trojan.PSW.Noter, TROJ_BUDDY.D, AOL.Trojan.32512, AOL.PWSteal.32512
Type: Trojan Horse


AOL.Infostealer.32512 infects DOS .exe files. This Trojan can spread through intranets, the Internet, or other email.

NOTE : Definitions prior to May 10, 2006 may detect this threat as AOL.PWSteal.32512

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 28, 1999
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 28, 1999
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 28, 1999

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Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Medium
  • Number of Infections: More than 1000
  • Number of Sites: More than 10
  • Geographical Distribution: High
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Motoaki Yamamura
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