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Discovered:
- September 15, 2009
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Updated:
- September 16, 2009 4:12:32 PM
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Type:
- Worm
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Infection Length:
- 143,360 bytes
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP
W32.Perz is a worm that spreads through file-sharing networks. It may also open a back door and download more malware on to the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version September 15, 2009 revision 024
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Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
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Initial Daily Certified version September 15, 2009 revision 035
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Latest Daily Certified version September 16, 2009 revision 024
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 16, 2009
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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: High
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Payload: Opens a back door.
May download more malware on to the compromised computer.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Low
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Shared Drives: Spreads through file-sharing networks.
Writeup By: Gavin O'Gorman
