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W32.Addnu

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
November 8, 2012
Updated:
November 8, 2012 6:37:54 PM
Type:
Worm
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

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 8, 2012 revision 009
  • Latest Rapid Release version November 13, 2012 revision 006
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 8, 2012 revision 019
  • Latest Daily Certified version November 13, 2012 revision 009
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 14, 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: Medium
  • Payload: Opens a back door.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
  • Target of Infection: Spreads through removable drives.
Writeup By: Kevin Savage
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