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Discovered:
- September 4, 2007
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Updated:
- August 27, 2012 11:47:48 AM
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Type:
- Virus
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Infection Length:
- 10,496 bytes
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
W32.Virut.U is a virus that infects .exe and .scr files on the compromised computer. It also opens a back door and may download potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer.
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W32.VirutAntivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version September 4, 2007 revision 053
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Latest Rapid Release version May 21, 2013 revision 003
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Initial Daily Certified version September 5, 2007 revision 002
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Latest Daily Certified version May 21, 2013 revision 002
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 12, 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: Moderate
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Removal: Moderate
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 .exe and .scr files.
Writeup By: Piotr Krysiuk
