Discovered: November 12, 2009
Updated: November 12, 2009 5:35:16 PM
Also Known As: W32/Autorun-AVB [Sophos], W32/Autorun-AWE [Sophos], W32/Autorun-AWG [Sophos], W32/Autoit-IF [Sophos], W32/Csrc-B [Sophos]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.SillyFDC.BDF is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable drives.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 12, 2009 revision 009
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Latest Rapid Release version January 21, 2010 revision 008
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Initial Daily Certified version November 12, 2009 revision 025
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Latest Daily Certified version January 21, 2010 revision 023
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 18, 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
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
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Shared Drives: Copies itself to removable drives.
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Target of Infection: Removable drives
Writeup By: Fergal Ladley and Ben Nahorney
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