Discovered: October 27, 2009
Updated: October 27, 2009 6:16:22 PM
Type: Virus
Infection Length: 213,504 Bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.Kasticyz is a virus that randomly infects executable files including files in removable drives and network shares.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 27, 2009 revision 023
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Latest Rapid Release version October 27, 2009 revision 023
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Initial Daily Certified version October 27, 2009 revision 025
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Latest Daily Certified version October 27, 2009 revision 025
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 28, 2009
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
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Damage Level: Low
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Modifies Files: Infects executable files.
Distribution
Writeup By: Andrea Lelli
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