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Discovered:
- February 22, 2011
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Updated:
- February 22, 2011 2:17:39 PM
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Type:
- Trojan, Worm
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Infection Length:
- Varies
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP
W32.Shadesrat is a worm that attempts to spread through instant messaging applications and file-sharing programs. It also opens a back door on the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version February 22, 2011 revision 018
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Latest Rapid Release version June 17, 2013 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version February 22, 2011 revision 021
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Latest Daily Certified version June 17, 2013 revision 021
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 23, 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: Medium
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Payload: Opens a back door.
Performs DDoS attacks.
Download files on to the computer.
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Releases Confidential Info: Steals passwords for certain applications.
Records keystrokes.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
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Target of Infection: May spread through file-sharing applications, instant messaging applications, and its own BitTorrent application.
Writeup By: Gavin O'Gorman
