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Trojan.Smowbot

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
October 20, 2012
Updated:
October 22, 2012 5:53:23 AM
Type:
Trojan
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Trojan.Smowbot is a Trojan horse that opens a back door and downloads more malware onto the compromised computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 20, 2012 revision 008
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 20, 2012 revision 007
  • Latest Daily Certified version December 4, 2012 revision 003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 24, 2012
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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: Medium
  • Payload: Opens a back door.
  • Compromises Security Settings: Bypasses the Windows firewall.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Branko Spasojevic
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