Risk Level 1: Very Low
SymbOS.Opfake is a Trojan horse that may send premium SMS messages from the compromised device.
Initial Daily Certified version of virus definitions for Norton security products was released on December 16, 2013 revision 002. It should be noted that users with the older versions of Norton Internet Security are limited to Daily LiveUpdate definitions. For more information, go to the page where the are described virus definitions available for Norton products.
| Component | Severity |
|---|---|
| Wild Level | Low |
| Number of Infections | 0 - 49 |
| Number of Sites | 0 - 2 |
| Geographical Distribution | Low |
| Threat Containment | Easy |
| Removal | Easy |
| Damage Level | Low |
| Distribution Level | Low |
According to the Symantec Threat Severity Assessment, overall risk of SymbOS.Opfake is now categorized as «Very Low» — poses little threat to users; rarely even makes headlines; no reports in the wild. Read more about Threat Severity Assessment.
More information about SymbOS.Opfake, you can find on the official site of Symantec Corporation, where in addition to useful information you can find technical details and removal instructions: www.symantec.com
It is also recommended to read the article Network security threats, where you can find a brief description and explanation of the most dangerous security threats plus a few simple tips on how to protect your personal computer from them.
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