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- Discovered:
- March 18, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:17:29 PM
- Also Known As:
- UNIX.Gobleen.a [KAV], UNIX/Gobleen.ow [McAfee], Unix/Gobleen.A [FPROT], UNIX_GOBLEEN.A [Trend], SH/Gobleen.A* [GeCAD]
- Type:
- Trojan Horse
- Systems Affected:
- Linux, UNIX
Unix.Gwi is a Trojan horse that overwrites all files in the same directory with copies of itself.
This Trojan is shell script for UNIX.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version March 22, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version November 2, 2011 revision 024
- Initial Daily Certified version March 22, 2002
- Latest Daily Certified version November 2, 2011 revision 025
- Initial Weekly Certified release date March 22, 2002
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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
Writeup By: Hiroshi Shinotsuka
