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Discovered:
- October 15, 2012
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Updated:
- October 17, 2012 5:03:38 AM
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.Flamer.B is a worm that spreads through removable drives. It also opens a back door and may steal information from the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version October 15, 2012 revision 009
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Latest Rapid Release version October 15, 2012 revision 009
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Initial Daily Certified version October 15, 2012 revision 017
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Latest Daily Certified version October 15, 2012 revision 017
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 17, 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 on the compromised computer.
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Releases Confidential Info: Steals information from the compromised computer.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
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Target of Infection: Spreads through removable drives.
Writeup By: Cathal Mullaney
