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W32.Stekct

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
May 17, 2012
Updated:
May 18, 2012 4:19:46 PM
Type:
Worm
Infection Length:
Varies
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.Stekct is a worm that attempts to spread through instant messaging and social networks. It also opens a back door on the compromised computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 17, 2012 revision 034
  • Latest Rapid Release version May 21, 2013 revision 004
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 17, 2012 revision 036
  • Latest Daily Certified version May 21, 2013 revision 020
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 23, 2012
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Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium
  • Payload: Spreads through instant messaging and social networks; opens a back door.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Joseph Bingham
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