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Downloader.Fugif

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: June 29, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:41:30 PM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP



Downloader.Fugif is a Trojan horse that downloads remote files from predetermined Web sites. The Trojan uses alternate data streams to hide its presence on the compromised computer.

Note: Virus definitions dated June 9th, 2006 or earlier may detect this threat as Download.Fugif.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 30, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version May 13, 2009 revision 037
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 30, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version May 12, 2009 revision 053
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 6, 2005

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: John Park
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