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Trojan.Bicol

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
February 12, 2013
Updated:
February 12, 2013 3:24:58 PM
Type:
Trojan
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Trojan.Bicol is a Trojan horse that modifies the hosts file on the compromised computer in order to redirect the user to malicious websites.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 12, 2013 revision 007
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2013 revision 021
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 12, 2013 revision 016
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 14, 2013 revision 022
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date February 13, 2013
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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: Redirects user to phishing websites.
  • Modifies Files: Modifies the hosts file.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Santiago Cortes
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