Discovered: September 19, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:53:23 PM
Also Known As: PWSteal.Lemir.E
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Infostealer.Lemir.E is a Trojan Horse that attempts to steal the password to the "Legend of Mir 2" online game and send it to the creator of the Trojan.
NOTE : Definitions prior to May 10, 2006 may detect this threat as PWSteal.Lemir.E
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 19, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version September 19, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 24, 2003
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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
Distribution
Writeup By: Fergal Ladley