Trojan.Awax

Trojan.Awax is a Trojan horse that attempts to download and execute files from a remote server. It will also send operating system information to this server and attempt to end security-related processes.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version January 13, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version October 10, 2008 revision 006
• Initial Daily Certified version January 13, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version October 10, 2008 revision 020
• Initial Weekly Certified release date January 18, 2006

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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

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low