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Discovered:
- November 8, 2012
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Updated:
- November 8, 2012 6:37:54 PM
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Type:
- Worm
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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.Addnu is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable drives. It also opens a back door on the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version November 8, 2012 revision 009
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Latest Rapid Release version November 13, 2012 revision 006
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Initial Daily Certified version November 8, 2012 revision 019
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Latest Daily Certified version November 13, 2012 revision 009
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 14, 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.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Low
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Target of Infection: Spreads through removable drives.
Writeup By: Kevin Savage
