Discovered: July 5, 2007
Updated: July 5, 2007 9:44:16 PM
Infection Length: 5,012 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.Piffle is a proof-of-concept virus that infects Windows .EXE files in the current directory.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version July 5, 2007 revision 033
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Latest Rapid Release version June 28, 2008 revision 022
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Initial Daily Certified version July 6, 2007 revision 002
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Latest Daily Certified version June 28, 2008 revision 021
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Initial Weekly Certified release date July 11, 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: Low
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Modifies Files: infects Windows .EXE files in the current directory.
Distribution
Writeup By: Peter Ferrie