Symantec.com > Security Response > Infostealer.Ldpinch

Infostealer.Ldpinch

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Printer Friendly Page

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

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 4, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version November 13, 2007 revision 052
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 4, 2003 revision 020
  • Latest Daily Certified version November 13, 2007 revision 003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 5, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Scott Gettis
Search by name
Example: W32.Beagle.AG@mm
2 year protection
Windows Vista Security