W32.DSS.Trojan

W32.DSS.Trojan is a Trojan horse that inserts a small Web page onto the computer. This Web page is then launched in a hidden Internet Explorer window.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version April 24, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version May 7, 2008 revision 025
• Initial Daily Certified version April 24, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version May 7, 2008 revision 037
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 24, 2002

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Medium
• Number of Infections: 50 - 999
• Number of Sites: More than 10
• Geographical Distribution: Medium
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low