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- Discovered:
- November 9, 2012
- Updated:
- January 4, 2013 10:39:26 AM
- Type:
- Trojan
- Infection Length:
- 1,234 bytes
- 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:
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For more information, please see the following resource:
Chicken or Egg: Where Does W32.Changeup Come From?
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version November 9, 2012 revision 007
- Latest Rapid Release version May 21, 2013 revision 019
- Initial Daily Certified version November 9, 2012 revision 009
- Latest Daily Certified version May 21, 2013 revision 032
- Initial Weekly Certified release date November 14, 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: Downloads more malware.
- Releases Confidential Info: Steals passwords.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Alan Neville and Kevin Savage