Discovered: September 2, 2007
Updated: September 3, 2007 4:14:00 AM
Type: Worm
Infection Length: Varies
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
W32.Mysamurai is a worm that spreads by copying itself to shared drives.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 2, 2007 revision 020
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version September 3, 2007 revision 002
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 5, 2007
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Low
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Shared Drives: Spreads by copying itself to shared drives.
Writeup By: Stuart Smith