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Discovered:
- January 9, 2010
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Updated:
- November 2, 2012 11:54:28 AM
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Windows XP, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.Koobface!gen2 is a heuristic detection used to detect threats associated with
W32.Koobface.D.
For more information, please see the following resources:
W32.Koobface Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version January 9, 2010 revision 001
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Latest Rapid Release version January 9, 2010 revision 001
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Initial Daily Certified version January 9, 2010 revision 006
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Latest Daily Certified version January 9, 2010 revision 006
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Initial Weekly Certified release date January 13, 2010
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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: Medium
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Payload: Gathers authentication cookies and sends them to a remote location.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Low
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Target of Infection: Spreads through social networking Web sites.
