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Discovered:
- June 14, 2012
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Updated:
- June 14, 2012 3:52:23 PM
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Type:
- Trojan
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Infection Length:
- 111,104 bytes
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Downloader.Instas is a Trojan horse that downloads more malware on to the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version June 14, 2012 revision 017
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Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
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Initial Daily Certified version June 14, 2012 revision 018
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Latest Daily Certified version November 10, 2012 revision 006
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 20, 2012
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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 more malware on to the compromised computer.
Writeup By: Santiago Cortes