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Notice
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice for Spy-Agent.da
Justification
Spy-Agent.da has been deemed a Low-Profiled threat due to it's association with a Critical Microsoft Windows vulnerability. Spy-Agent.da has been observed as a payload to active exploits of the MS08-067 vulnerability.
Read About It
Information about Spy-Agent.da is located on VIL at: http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/content/v_152898.htm
See Also: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_vul40728.htm (MS08-067 vulnerability)
Detection
Spy-Agent.da was first discovered on October 23, 2008 and detection will be added to the 5414 Dat files (Release Date: October 23, 2008).
Though we consider this Low Profiled threat assessment, users can obtain an extra.dat for protection and cleaning via the following site:
https://www.webimmune.net/extra/getextra.aspx
If you suspect you have Spy-Agent.da, please submit a sample to <http://www.webimmune.net>
Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and Avert Labs Recommended Actions please see: <http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/outbreaks/virus_library/risk_assessment.html>
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice for Spy-Agent.da
Justification
Spy-Agent.da has been deemed a Low-Profiled threat due to it's association with a Critical Microsoft Windows vulnerability. Spy-Agent.da has been observed as a payload to active exploits of the MS08-067 vulnerability.
Read About It
Information about Spy-Agent.da is located on VIL at: http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/content/v_152898.htm
See Also: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_vul40728.htm (MS08-067 vulnerability)
Detection
Spy-Agent.da was first discovered on October 23, 2008 and detection will be added to the 5414 Dat files (Release Date: October 23, 2008).
Though we consider this Low Profiled threat assessment, users can obtain an extra.dat for protection and cleaning via the following site:
https://www.webimmune.net/extra/getextra.aspx
If you suspect you have Spy-Agent.da, please submit a sample to <http://www.webimmune.net>
Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and Avert Labs Recommended Actions please see: <http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/outbreaks/virus_library/risk_assessment.html>