Trojan.Kakkeys

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: June 11, 2005
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:40:06 PM
Type:: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Trojan.Kakkeys is a Trojan horse that attempts to release sensitive information using predetermined bulletin boards. The Trojan may be distributed via the Winny file-sharing network.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version June 11, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version January 1, 2012 revision 017
Initial Daily Certified version June 11, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version January 2, 2012 revision 004
Initial Weekly Certified release date June 15, 2005

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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: Low

Writeup By: Takayoshi Nakayama

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