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Discovered:
- January 24, 2011
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Updated:
- January 25, 2011 3:01:06 AM
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Type:
- Virus
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Infection Length:
- 13,828 bytes
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.Amtian is a virus that infects executable files and attempts to download files on to the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version January 24, 2011 revision 038
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Latest Rapid Release version January 24, 2011 revision 048
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Initial Daily Certified version January 25, 2011 revision 003
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Latest Daily Certified version January 25, 2011 revision 003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date January 26, 2011
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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: Low
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Payload: Attempts to download files
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Modifies Files: Infects executable files
Writeup By: Hiroshi Shinotsuka
