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Trojan.Fwin

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: September 1, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:06:41 PM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


Trojan.Fwin is malicious code that modifies the windows registry to make Windows inaccessible. It is written in Visual Basic.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 2, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 2, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date September 3, 2003

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

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: High

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Maryl Magee
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