Discovered: September 14, 2009
Updated: September 15, 2009 8:29:20 AM
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 152,064 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.SillyFDC.BCW is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable and shared drives.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 15, 2009 revision 001
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Latest Rapid Release version February 3, 2010 revision 001
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Initial Daily Certified version September 15, 2009 revision 004
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Latest Daily Certified version February 3, 2010 revision 004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 16, 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 and shared drives
Writeup By: Asuka Yamamoto and Henry Bell
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