W32.Virut.J

W32.Virut.J is a polymorphic virus that infects executable files and opens a back door on the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version April 13, 2007
• Latest Rapid Release version July 27, 2009 revision 085
• Initial Daily Certified version April 13, 2007
• Latest Daily Certified version July 27, 2009 revision 073
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 18, 2007

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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: Medium
• Payload: Opens a back door on the compromised computer.
• Modifies Files: Infects executable files.

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low