Discovered: November 15, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:13:55 PM
Also Known As: Win32.Skoob.B [Computer Associ, Downloader-DH.b [McAfee], Trojan.Win32.TalkStocks [Kaspe
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Downloader.MSCache is a collection of several programs that download and install software from a predetermined Web site.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 17, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version September 29, 2008 revision 041
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Initial Daily Certified version November 17, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version September 30, 2008 revision 003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 17, 2003
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: More than 1000
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Number of Sites: More than 10
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Geographical Distribution: High
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Difficult
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Heather Shannon
