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- Discovered:
- March 18, 2010
- Updated:
- March 18, 2010 3:53:33 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Infection Length:
- 28,672 bytes
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.Custam is a worm that spreads through removable drives.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version March 18, 2010 revision 020
- Latest Rapid Release version February 14, 2012 revision 018
- Initial Daily Certified version March 18, 2010 revision 034
- Latest Daily Certified version February 14, 2012 revision 023
- Initial Weekly Certified release date March 24, 2010
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
- Wild Level: Low
- Number of Infections: 0 - 49
- Number of Sites: 0 - 2
- Geographical Distribution: Low
- Threat Containment: Easy
- Removal: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Low
- Payload: Opens a back door on the compromised computer.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
- Shared Drives: Spreads through removable drives.
Writeup By: Gavin O'Gorman
