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Trojan.Peacomm!zip

Risk Level 2: Low

Discovered:
April 12, 2007
Updated:
April 12, 2007 9:44:35 PM
Type:
Virus
Infection Length:
Varies
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Trojan.Peacomm!zip is a detection for password-protected .zip files containing executable files infected by the Trojan.Peacomm family. The password-protected .zip files reportedly may be sent as attachments in email spam.

Note: The Peacomm family of Trojans is also commonly known as the "Storm" Trojan.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 12, 2007
  • Latest Rapid Release version April 12, 2007
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 12, 2007
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 17, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 12, 2007
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Medium
  • Number of Infections: 50 - 999
  • Number of Sites: 10+
  • Geographical Distribution: Medium
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
  • Subject of Email: Varies
  • Name of Attachment: Varies with a .zip file extension
Writeup By: Yana Liu

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