W32.Pagipef.I

W32.Pagipef.I is a worm that spreads by copying itself to local and removable drives. It also infects executable files on the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version November 29, 2007 revision 007
• Latest Rapid Release version October 28, 2009 revision 007
• Initial Daily Certified version November 29, 2007 revision 006
• Latest Daily Certified version October 28, 2009 revision 006
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 5, 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: Connects to a remote URL.
  Ends certain processes.

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium
• Target of Infection: Copies itself to local and removable drives and infects executable files.