Discovered: November 3, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:53:52 PM
Also Known As: Trojan.PSW.Ldpinch.s [Kaspersk, PWSteal.Ldpinch
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Infostealer.Ldpinch is a password-stealing Trojan horse that attempts to steal information from an infected computer and send it to the author of the Trojan.
NOTE : Definitions prior to May 10, 2006 may detect this threat as PWSteal.Ldpinch
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 4, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version November 13, 2007 revision 052
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Initial Daily Certified version November 4, 2003 revision 020
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Latest Daily Certified version November 13, 2007 revision 003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 5, 2003
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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: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Scott Gettis