Infostealer

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Infostealer is a generic detection for Trojan horse programs that attempt to steal sensitive information such as login credentials. Infostealer can also affect MSN Messenger by writing fake messages and may use some information from messages already written by the MSN user, further problems caused include sudden signing out.

Discovered: December 8, 1997

Updated: April 4, 2007 5:02:59 PM

Type: Trojan

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Threat AssessmentWildWild Level: Low

Geographical Distribution: High

Threat Containment: Difficult (as its spread through MSN so easily)

Removal: Difficult (the virus can re-name itself in order to avoid detection from internet security products)

Damage Level: Small

Payload: Steals sensitive information from the compromised computer, causes sudden signing out and writes false messages

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