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Discovered:
- December 10, 2008
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Updated:
- August 15, 2012 10:47:32 AM
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Type:
- Worm
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Infection Length:
- 32,256 bytes
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
W32.Tidserv is a worm that spreads through removable drives.
Note: Virus definitions dated December 11th, 2008 or earlier may detect this threat as W32.Tidns.
For more information, please see the following resources:
Backdoor.TidservAntivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version December 10, 2008 revision 033
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Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
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Initial Daily Certified version December 10, 2008 revision 032
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Latest Daily Certified version August 31, 2011 revision 017
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 10, 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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Payload: Spreads through removable devices.
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Compromises Security Settings: May disable antivirus software.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Low
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Target of Infection: Removable devices.
Writeup By: Mateusz Misiewicz
