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W32.Faedevour

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
February 19, 2013
Updated:
March 1, 2013 12:08:08 PM
Type:
Trojan, Worm
Infection Length:
1,739,112 bytes
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.Faedevour is a worm that opens a back door and steals information from the compromised computer. It spreads by copying itself to removable drives and shared folders.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 034
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 034
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 20, 2013 revision 003
  • Latest Daily Certified version February 20, 2013 revision 003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date February 27, 2013
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.
  • Releases Confidential Info: Steals information from the compromised computer.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
  • Shared Drives: Removable and shared drives.
Writeup By: Kai Xiao
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