W32.Quadrule.A

W32.Quadrule.A is a worm that spreads through network and removable drives. It also opens a back door on the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 28, 2007 revision 032
• Latest Rapid Release version June 28, 2008 revision 022
• Initial Daily Certified version May 28, 2007
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 30, 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.

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium
• Target of Infection: Network and removable drives.