Trojan.Pounds

This Trojan horse copies itself into the C:\Windows\System folder and configures a registry key so that it runs when Window starts. When it is run, displays a message that a fatal error has occurred. It then displays a window with the following title:

Error - - - S#########ER

This window occasionally moves around the screen by itself. The screen also blacks out and then returns to normal. Eventually the mouse is limited to moving within the displayed window.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 23, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version August 23, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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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