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Discovered:
- April 12, 2007
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Updated:
- August 27, 2012 11:43:39 AM
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Type:
- Virus
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Infection Length:
- 10,189 bytes
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Virut.J is a polymorphic virus that infects executable files and opens a back door on the compromised computer.
For more information, please see the following resources:
W32.VirutAntivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version April 13, 2007
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version April 13, 2007
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date April 18, 2007
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
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Damage Level: Medium
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Payload: Opens a back door on the compromised computer.
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Modifies Files: Infects executable files.
Writeup By: Mircea Ciubotariu
