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Discovered:
- September 10, 2007
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Updated:
- September 10, 2007 5:54:42 PM
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Also Known As:
- WORM_SKIPI.A [Trend], W32/Pykse.worm.b [McAfee], WORM_SKIPI.B [Trend], Skipi.A [Panda Software]
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Type:
- Worm
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Infection Length:
- 188,400 bytes - 188,600 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.Pykspa.D is a worm that spreads through Skype Instant Messenger and removable drives. It also disables access to security-related Web sites by modifying the hosts file and ends processes which may be security-related.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version September 10, 2007 revision 008
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Latest Rapid Release version May 14, 2013 revision 006
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Initial Daily Certified version September 10, 2007 revision 017
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Latest Daily Certified version May 14, 2013 revision 009
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 12, 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: Modifies the hosts file to prevent access to certain security-related Web sites.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Low
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Target of Infection: Skype Instant Messenger.
Writeup By: Sean Kiernan
