Discovered: November 18, 2008
Updated: November 20, 2008 1:00:40 PM
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 73,000 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.Redlofs is a worm that spreads by copying itself to the fixed, mapped and removable drives.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 18, 2008 revision 023
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Latest Rapid Release version February 20, 2009 revision 032
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Initial Daily Certified version November 18, 2008 revision 032
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Latest Daily Certified version February 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 19, 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
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
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Target of Infection: Spreads by copying itself to all fixed, mapped and removable drives.
Writeup By: Kevin Savage
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