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Discovery Date:

Date that Avert discovered this threat

Origin:

Geographic region or source where this threat is believed to originate from

Length:

File size, in bytes, of the threat

Type:

Type of threat. See glossary for definitions

SubType:

Additional type information See glossary for definitions

Minimum DAT:

McAfee DAT files contain detection and repair information for threats. The Minimum DAT field specifies the lowest/oldest DAT version that is capable of detecting the first incarnation of a threat, and the release date. The highest/newest DAT version should always be used for the most complete protection and are available on the Anti-Virus Updates page. Each description displays the minimum, fully tested, DAT version that includes regular detection for a particular threat. These fully tested DATs are released on a daily basis. If necessary, they are also released when a Medium, Medium On Watch, or High risk threat is discovered. An EXTRA.DAT will also be posted for these more prevalent threats, if necessary.

For each description listed, detection is always available. In the event that the DAT version specified is not yet available, an EXTRA.DAT file may be downloaded via the McAfee Avert Extra.dat Request Page. Alternatively, minimally tested HOURLY BETA DAT files are available for downloading.

Updated DAT:

McAfee DAT files are constantly being updated to enhance detection capabilities. The Updated DAT field specifies the released DAT version that contains the most up to date detection.

Minimum Engine:

The scan engine uses the DAT files to detect threats. The Minimum Engine field specifies the lowest/oldest engine version that is capable of detecting this threat. The highest/newest engine version should always be used for the most complete protection and are available on the Anti-Virus Updates page.

Description Added:

Date/time this description was published using Pacific Time

Description Updated:

Date/time this description was last modified using Pacific Time

Characteristics:

Events and processes that a threat carries out on an actively infected system

Symptoms:

Indications that a system may be actively infected

Method of Infection:

Method by which a system can become actively infected

Removal Instruction:

Automatic and/or manual instructions required to remove an active infection from your system

Variants:

Other variants associated with a threat

Aliases:

Other names associated with a threat