Discovered: July 1, 2009
Updated: July 2, 2009 7:23:02 AM
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 53,248 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.SillyFDC.BCG is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable drives.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version July 1, 2009 revision 003
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Latest Rapid Release version October 22, 2009 revision 007
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Initial Daily Certified version July 1, 2009 revision 004
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Latest Daily Certified version October 22, 2009 revision 023
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Initial Weekly Certified release date July 1, 2009
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: Removable drives
Writeup By: Asuka Yamamoto and Henry Bell
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