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Trojan.Beagooz

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: November 5, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:29:34 PM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


Trojan.Beagooz is a Trojan that collects and sends email addresses to a remote server.

The Trojan is downloaded by W32.Beagle.AV@mm and W32.Beagle.AW@mm.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 6, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 6, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 8, 2004

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: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Candid Wueest
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