W32.Dexec

Discovered:
January 7, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:59:24 AM
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.Dexec is a Trojan horse that is written in the Microsoft Visual Basic programming language. The Trojan uses a standard Windows folder icon in an attempt to deceive you into believing that it is a real folder. As a result, when you double-click the icon, the Trojan is executed.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version January 7, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version January 7, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date January 8, 2003
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Writeup By: Yana Liu

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