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JS.Scob.Trojan

Risk Level 2: Low

Discovered:
June 24, 2004
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:24:36 PM
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

JS.Scob.Trojan is a simple Trojan that executes a JavaScript file from a remote server.

The Trojan's dropper sets it as the document footer for all pages served by IIS Web sites on the infected computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 25, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 25, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 25, 2004
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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: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Paul Mangan

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