W32.Gudeb

W32.Gudeb is a worm that lowers security settings and hides folders on the compromised computer. It spreads via FTP and gathers valid accounts from Total Commander configuration file.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 1, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version August 2, 2008 revision 020
• Initial Daily Certified version December 1, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 7, 2005

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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

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low