Trojan.JS.Cover

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: August 22, 2001
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:37:05 AM
Also Known As:: Trojan.Magnatta
Type:: Trojan Horse

Trojan.JS.Cover is a Trojan that arrives as an .html file. When opened, it displays garbage characters in the Web browser window.

This Trojan exploits ActiveX capabilities, which allows it to modify the browser's home page. One variant of this Trojan prevents you from accessing the browser's Internet settings, which prevents you from changing your home page.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version August 22, 2001
Latest Rapid Release version August 22, 2001
Initial Daily Certified version August 22, 2001
Latest Daily Certified version August 22, 2001
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

Click 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: Atli Gudmundsson

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