Downloader.Revird

Downloader.Revird is a Trojan horse that attempts to download files from the Internet and execute them. This Trojan also contains backdoor functionality and the ability to end processes that are in memory.

Note: Virus definitions dated June 7th, 2006 or earlier may detect this threat as Trojan.Download.Revird.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 29, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version December 29, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 31, 2003

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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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low