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Discovered:
- July 2, 2006
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:57:13 PM
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Type:
- Virus
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Gatt is a polymorphic entry point-obscuring infector of .IDC files. .IDC files are scripts for the Interactive Disassembler application. Infected .IDC files will be detected as W32.Gatt!idc.
The virus is a proof of concept malware and does nothing but replicate.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version July 3, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
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Initial Daily Certified version July 3, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date July 5, 2006
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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
Writeup By: Peter Ferrie
