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Downloader.MSCache

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
November 15, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:13:55 PM
Also Known As:
Win32.Skoob.B [Computer Associ, Downloader-DH.b [McAfee], Trojan.Win32.TalkStocks [Kaspe
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Downloader.MSCache is a collection of several programs that download and install software from a predetermined Web site.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 17, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 17, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 17, 2003
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: More than 1000
  • Number of Sites: More than 10
  • Geographical Distribution: High
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Difficult

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Heather Shannon

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