Discovered: May 1, 2006
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:53:15 PM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Trojan.Hyborate is a Trojan horse that deletes all files with .avi, .dat, .mpg, .pdf, or .wmv extensions.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version May 1, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version November 21, 2008 revision 051
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Initial Daily Certified version May 1, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 3, 2006
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Masaki Suenaga
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