Downloader.Swif

Downloader.Swif is a Macromedia Flash-based Trojan horse that downloads and executes a file.
The downloaded file is typically a copy of Download.Trojan or Infostealer.Bancos.

Note: Definitions dated prior to June 14, 2006 may detect this threat as Download.Swif.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 21, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version January 27, 2010 revision 008
• Initial Daily Certified version May 21, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version January 27, 2010 revision 032
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 24, 2006

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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