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Discovered:
- June 11, 2007
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Updated:
- September 4, 2012 12:30:17 PM
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Also Known As:
- Troj/FakeAV-CE [Sophos]
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Type:
- Trojan
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Infection Length:
- Varies
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Downloader.MisleadApp is a generic detection for programs that download misleading applications on to the compromised computer.
For more information, please see the following resources:
Trojan.FakeAVAntivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version June 11, 2007 revision 035
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Latest Rapid Release version May 21, 2013 revision 003
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Initial Daily Certified version June 12, 2007 revision 002
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Latest Daily Certified version May 21, 2013 revision 002
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 13, 2007
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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: Medium
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Payload: Downloads misleading applications on to the compromised computer.
Writeup By: Cathal Mullaney
