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JS.Seeker.F

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: January 7, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:53:29 AM
Type: Trojan Horse


JS.Seeker.F is a Trojan horse that uses the Windows Scripting Host (WSH) to run. It modifies the Internet Explorer home page and adds a shortcut to the Favorites folder.



This JS.Seeker version is obfuscated using the unescape function.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version January 7, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version January 7, 2002
  • Initial Daily Certified version January 7, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 7, 2002
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 50 - 999
  • Number of Sites: More than 10
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Dave Adamczyk
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