W32.Virut.CF

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: February 4, 2009

Updated: February 4, 2009 6:14:14 PM

Also Known As: W32/Virut.n [McAfee], PE_VIRUX.A [Trend]

Type: Virus

Infection Length: 17,044 bytes

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP

W32.Virut.CF is a virus that infects .exe and .scr files on the compromised computer.

For more information, please read the following:
W32.Virut.CF—Collateral Damage

Protection

Initial Rapid Release version February 2, 2009 revision 036
Latest Rapid Release version November 10, 2009 revision 055
Initial Daily Certified version February 2, 2009 revision 064
Latest Daily Certified version November 11, 2009 revision 006
Initial Weekly Certified release date February 4, 2009

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

Wild Level: Medium
Number of Infections: 1000+
Number of Sites: 0 - 2
Geographical Distribution: Low
Threat Containment: Moderate
Removal: Moderate

Damage

Damage Level: Medium
Payload: Infects .exe and .scr files on the compromised computer. May also download files.

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Mircea Ciubotariu

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