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Discovered:
- September 27, 2007
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Updated:
- August 27, 2012 11:49:37 AM
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Also Known As:
- Win32/Virut.6544.A [Computer Associates], PE_VIRUT.BO [Trend]
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Type:
- Virus
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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.W 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 27, 2007 revision 034
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Latest Rapid Release version May 19, 2013 revision 004
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Initial Daily Certified version September 28, 2007 revision 002
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Latest Daily Certified version May 19, 2013 revision 005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 3, 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: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
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Damage Level: Low
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Payload: Opens a back door on the compromised computer.
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Modifies Files: Infects .exe and .scr files on the compromised computer.
Writeup By: Elia Florio and Jeong Mun
