Discovered: March 12, 2006
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:51:53 PM
Also Known As: Trojan.Win32.Cryzip.a [Kaspers, TROJ_CRYZIP.A [Trend Micro], Cryzip.A [Panda Software]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Trojan.Cryzip is a Trojan horse that creates password-protected ZIP files on the compromised computer. It then issues a ransom demand to recover any affected files.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version March 13, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version December 19, 2007 revision 038
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Initial Daily Certified version March 13, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version January 15, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 15, 2006
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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: Rodney Andres
