JS.Faizal

JS.Faizal is a JavaScript-based worm that attempts to copy itself to all fixed and removable drives on the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 7, 2008 revision 004
• Latest Rapid Release version June 28, 2008 revision 022
• Initial Daily Certified version May 7, 2008 revision 008
• Latest Daily Certified version June 28, 2008 revision 021
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 7, 2008

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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: Low
• Payload: Copies itself to fixed and removable drives.

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low