- Discovered:
- February 5, 2012
- Updated:
- February 6, 2012 11:40:49 AM
- Type:
- Worm
- Infection Length:
- Varies
- Systems Affected:
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.Begmian is a worm that attempts to spread through removable drives. It also opens a back door on the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version February 5, 2012 revision 035
- Latest Rapid Release version February 5, 2012 revision 035
- Initial Daily Certified version pending
- Latest Daily Certified version pending
- Initial Weekly Certified release date February 8, 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: Opens a back door on the computer.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
- Target of Infection: Spreads through removable drives.
Writeup By: Kazumasa Itabashi
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