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Discovered:
- May 11, 2007
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Updated:
- May 11, 2007 5:06:31 PM
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Type:
- Worm
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Infection Length:
- 19,747 bytes
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Popwin is a worm that attempts to spread through local and removable drives. It displays advertisements and downloads potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version May 12, 2007
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Latest Rapid Release version May 22, 2013 revision 034
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Initial Daily Certified version May 12, 2007
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Latest Daily Certified version May 23, 2013 revision 003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 16, 2007
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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
Damage
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Damage Level: Medium
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Payload: Downloads potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer.
Opens a back door on the compromised computer.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Low
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Target of Infection: Attempts to spread through local and removable drives.
Writeup By: Sean Kiernan
