Discovered: January 14, 2008
Updated: January 14, 2008 10:26:05 PM
Type: Virus
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.Sovtank is a virus that spreads by infecting executable files and attempts to lower security settings.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version January 14, 2008 revision 023
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Latest Rapid Release version May 22, 2009 revision 009
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Initial Daily Certified version January 14, 2008 revision 024
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Latest Daily Certified version May 22, 2009 revision 022
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Initial Weekly Certified release date January 16, 2008
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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Modifies Files: Infects executable files.
Distribution
Writeup By: Piotr Krysiuk
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