W32.SillyFDC.BBX
Posted on December 3rd, 2009 by admin
Discovered: December 2, 2009
Updated: December 3, 2009 5:45:23 AM
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 705,283 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.SillyFDC.BBX is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable and mapped drives. It also drops more malware, attempts to download files, lowers security settings, disables certain system software and alters certain system settings.
Protection
- Initial Rapid Release version December 2, 2009 revision 025
- Latest Rapid Release version December 2, 2009 revision 025
- Initial Daily Certified version December 2, 2009 revision 024
- Latest Daily Certified version December 2, 2009 revision 024
- Initial Weekly Certified release date December 2, 2009
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
- Modifies Files: Modifies certain files, replacing them with a copy of other malware.
- Compromises Security Settings: Lowers security settings.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
- Target of Infection: Removable drives
Writeup By: Fergal Ladley and Jarrad Shearer
