Hacktool.Vanquish

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:42:29 AM
Type: Hack Tool
Risk Impact: High
File Names: vanquish.exe vanquish.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Hacktool.Vanquish is a tool that hides all files and folders with the string "vanquish" in their name.

Symptoms


The presence of one or more files detected as Hacktool.Vanquish.

Transmission


The hacktool arrives as an .exe and a .dll file that must be manually installed on the computer.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 14, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version November 7, 2009 revision 021
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 14, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version November 7, 2009 revision 022
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date February 16, 2005

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