Trojan.Fwin

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
September 1, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:06:41 PM
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Trojan.Fwin is malicious code that modifies the windows registry to make Windows inaccessible. It is written in Visual Basic.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 2, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 2, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date September 3, 2003
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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: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: High

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Maryl Magee

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