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W32.Noops.Trojan

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: April 30, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:00:41 PM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


W32.Noops.Trojan is a Trojan Horse that deletes the system files and antivirus program files. It attempts to open the Web site, "www.porn.com".

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 1, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version May 1, 2003
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 1, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version May 1, 2003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 7, 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: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Douglas Knowles
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