Trojan.Gpcoder.F

Trojan.Gpcoder.F is a Trojan horse that encrypts files and then prompts the user to purchase a decrypting tool to decrypt them.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version June 6, 2008 revision 032
• Latest Rapid Release version June 21, 2008 revision 020
• Initial Daily Certified version June 6, 2008 revision 038
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date June 11, 2008

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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.
• Releases Confidential Info: May steal sensitive information.

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low