Discovered: November 22, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:30:13 PM
Also Known As: JS.Ganym [Computer Associates], Virus.JS.Ganym.a [Kaspersky La, JS/Ganym [McAfee], JS_GANYM.A [Trend Micro]
Type: Virus
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
JS.Gynamed is a JScript virus that infects other JScript files. It encrypts the host file with its own code.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 23, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Daily Certified version November 23, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 24, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Rodney Andres
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