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Trojan.Fatkill

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: April 30, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:58:40 AM
Type: Trojan Horse


When Trojan.Fatkill is run, it corrupts the hard disk.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 1, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 22, 2009 revision 066
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 1, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 19, 2009 revision 051
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 1, 2002

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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: High

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Andre Post
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