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Downloader.Lop

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: October 12, 2003
Updated: June 20, 2007 1:03:29 PM
Also Known As: Adware.Lop!dl [Symantec]
Type: Trojan
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Downloader.Lop is a generic detection for the Adware.Lop family of Security Risks.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 20, 2007 revision 018
  • Latest Rapid Release version November 25, 2008 revision 041
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 20, 2007 revision 041
  • Latest Daily Certified version November 25, 2008 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 15, 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: Medium
  • Payload: May download other files on to the compromised computer.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Shay Roe
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