W32.SillyFDC.BDG

W32.SillyFDC.BDG is a worm that spreads by copying itself to mapped drives. It also attempts to download files, lowers security settings, disables certain system software and alters certain system settings.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version November 26, 2009 revision 055
• Latest Rapid Release version pending
• Initial Daily Certified version November 27, 2009 revision 003
• Latest Daily Certified version November 27, 2009 revision 003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 2, 2009

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low
• Payload: Spreads through mapped drives
• Compromises Security Settings: Bypasses the Windows Firewall

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium
• Target of Infection: Removable drives