Downloader.Psyme

Downloader.Psyme is a Trojan horse that downloads and executes a file using a known exploit of ADODB Stream objects in Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version pending
• Latest Rapid Release version November 23, 2009 revision 021
• Initial Daily Certified version pending
• Latest Daily Certified version November 23, 2009 revision 023
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 7, 2004

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