Trojan.Gpcoder.E

Trojan.Gpcoder.E is a Trojan horse that encrypts files and then prompts the user to purchase a password in order to decrypt them.

Note: Virus definitions dated July 17, 2007 or earlier detect this threat as Infostealer.Banker.C.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 17, 2007 revision 009
• Latest Rapid Release version May 11, 2009 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version July 18, 2007 revision 004
• Latest Daily Certified version May 11, 2009 revision 034
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 18, 2007

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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
• Payload: Encrypts certain file types on the compromised computer.
  Opens a back door.
• Releases Confidential Info: May steal sensitive information.

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low