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Train | |
Threat Level DamageDistribution |
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| Common name: | Train |
| Technical name: | Joke/Train |
| Threat level: | Low |
| Type: | Joke |
| Effects: | It uses the content of the screen to simulate a train pulling out. |
| Affected platforms:
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Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 |
| First detected on: | Sept. 8, 2003 |
| Detection updated on: | Sept. 1, 2008 |
| Statistics | No |
Proactive protection: | Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies
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Brief Description | |
Train is a malware type joke. These harmless programs display fake error messages on screen warning about the execution of destructive actions, fake these actions or change the mouse or screen settings. To be more precise, Train uses the content of the screen to simulate a train pulling out. If the user wants to stop the effects of this joke and return to normal work, it is necessary to access the shortcut keys Ctrl + Alt + Del and end the process belonging to Train. |
Visible Symptoms | |
Train is easy to recognize, as it uses the content of the screen to simulate a train pulling out. |