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Discovered:
- November 9, 2012
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Updated:
- January 4, 2013 10:39:26 AM
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Type:
- Trojan
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Infection Length:
- 1,234 bytes
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Downloader.Ponik is a Trojan horse that downloads more malware onto the compromised computer. It may also steal passwords from the compromised computer.
For more information, please see the following resource:
Chicken or Egg: Where Does W32.Changeup Come From?Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version November 9, 2012 revision 007
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Latest Rapid Release version May 16, 2013 revision 035
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Initial Daily Certified version November 9, 2012 revision 009
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Latest Daily Certified version May 17, 2013 revision 002
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 14, 2012
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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.
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Releases Confidential Info: Steals passwords.
Writeup By: Alan Neville and Kevin Savage
