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- Discovered:
- July 9, 2001
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:59:01 AM
- Also Known As:
- VBS/PWStroy
- Type:
- Trojan Horse
Trojan.VBS.PWStroy is a script that can modify the Autoexec.bat file so that drive C is reformatted when the computer is restarted. It can also use Microsoft Outlook to send the logged in user's .pwl file (password file) to two email addresses.
If you are using Norton AntiVirus 2001, a free program update that includes Script Blocking is available. Please run LiveUpdate to obtain it.
- For other versions of Norton AntiVirus, SARC offers a tool to disable the Windows Scripting Host.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version July 11, 2001
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version July 11, 2001
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- 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: Low
- Number of Infections: 0 - 49
- Number of Sites: 0 - 2
- Geographical Distribution: Low
- Threat Containment: Easy
- Removal: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Low
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Patrick Nolan
