WinCE.Pmcryptic.A

WinCE.Pmcryptic.A is a worm that spreads by copying itself to memory cards on compromised mobile devices. It also attempts to dial premium-rate numbers.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version November 11, 2008 revision 023
• Latest Rapid Release version November 11, 2008 revision 023
• Initial Daily Certified version November 11, 2008 revision 018
• Latest Daily Certified version November 11, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 12, 2008

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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: Attempts to dial premium-rate numbers.

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low
• Target of Infection: Spreads by copying itself to memory cards on compromised mobile devices.