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W32.ASpam.Trojan.B

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
April 4, 2000
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:55:55 AM
Type:
Trojan Horse

This Trojan is disguised as an antispam tool from Microsoft. Upon executing the Trojan, the user is presented with a dialog box.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 6, 2000
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 6, 2000
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Medium
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 3 - 9
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Andy Cianciotto

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