JS.Seeker.K

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
October 1, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:08:20 PM
Also Known As:
Trojan.JS.Seeker[AVP]
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Js.Seeker.K is a Trojan Horse that uses the Windows Scripting Host (WSH) to run. It modifies some Internet Explorer settings and adds a shortcut to the Favorites folder.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 1, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 1, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 1, 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: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: John Canavan

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