Trex.Trojan

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
December 14, 2001
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:56:34 AM
Also Known As:
Trojan.Win32.Texron
Type:
Trojan Horse

Trex.Trojan is a 32-bit Trojan written in Visual Basic. The Trojan's icon resembles a Windows logo:



If you open the Trojan's Properties, it displays false information, such as a false Company name. This Trojan masquerades as a system tool.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 14, 2001
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 14, 2001
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
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Threat Assessment

Wild

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

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Patrick Nolan

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