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Discovered:
- April 4, 2007
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Updated:
- April 9, 2007 4:58:47 PM
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Type:
- Virus
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Infection Length:
- 6,128 bytes
Linux.Podloso is a proof-of-concept virus that infects specific iPodLinux files on the compromised device.
Note: Virus definitions dated April 9, 2007 or earlier detect this threat as Linux.Noslo.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version April 5, 2007
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version April 5, 2007
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date April 11, 2007
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
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Damage Level: Low
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Modifies Files: Infects Linux files.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Low
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Target of Infection: IPods
Writeup By: Peter Ferrie