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W32.SillyFDC.BDQ

Risk Level 2: Low

Discovered:
May 25, 2012
Updated:
May 29, 2012 5:50:02 PM
Type:
Worm
Infection Length:
Varies
Systems Affected:
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
W32.SillyFDC.BDQ is a worm that attempts to spread by copying itself to mapped and removable drives.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 24, 2012 revision 006
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 24, 2012 revision 019
  • Latest Daily Certified version May 24, 2012 revision 039
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 30, 2012
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium
  • Shared Drives: Removable and shared drives.
Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi
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