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Discovered:
- November 12, 2008
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Updated:
- November 13, 2008 11:59:36 AM
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Type:
- Trojan
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Trojan.Fakemess is a Trojan horse that displays a fake message. It also lowers the security settings on the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version November 12, 2008 revision 069
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Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
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Initial Daily Certified version November 13, 2008 revision 004
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Latest Daily Certified version October 10, 2012 revision 034
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 19, 2008
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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: Low
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Compromises Security Settings: Ends certain processes on the compromised computer.
Writeup By: Rong Zhou
