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Discovered:
- January 20, 2012
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Updated:
- April 5, 2012 10:04:36 AM
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Type:
- 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.Cridex is a worm that spreads by copying itself to mapped and removable drives. It also opens a back door and downloads potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version January 20, 2012 revision 017
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Latest Rapid Release version May 19, 2013 revision 020
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Initial Daily Certified version January 21, 2012 revision 009
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Latest Daily Certified version May 20, 2013 revision 003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date January 25, 2012
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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 and downloads potentially malicious files.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
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Target of Infection: Shared and removable drives.
Writeup By: Paul Mangan
