Discovered: August 10, 2009
Updated: August 11, 2009 7:16:34 AM
Also Known As: W32/Autorun-ATM [Sophos], Mal/Autorun-K [Sophos], W32/Game-B [Sophos], W32/Autorun-AUI [Sophos], W32/Autorun-AZA [Sophos]
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 108,044 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.SillyFDC.BCT is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable drives. It may also download files on to the compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version August 10, 2009 revision 057
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Latest Rapid Release version February 5, 2010 revision 024
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Initial Daily Certified version August 11, 2009 revision 004
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Latest Daily Certified version February 5, 2010 revision 032
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 12, 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
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Damage Level: Low
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Payload: May download files
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
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Target of Infection: Removable drives
Writeup By: Masaki Suenaga and Henry Bell
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