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Keylogger.Cone.Trojan

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: July 9, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:03:34 PM
Also Known As: Keylog-Perfect.dr [McAfee], KeyLogger.Win32.PerfectKeyLogg
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


Keylogger.Cone.Trojan is a keylogger that tracks various user activities. It periodically sends its tracking logs to a remote attacker using email or ftp.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version July 9, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version July 9, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version December 8, 2008 revision 050
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 9, 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: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson
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