Discovered: February 28, 2007
Updated: February 28, 2007 11:06:06 AM
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 28,672 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000
W32.Takeobel is a worm that copies itself to mapped network drives. It also adds an .ln3 extension to any .doc files that it finds on the compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version February 28, 2007
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version February 28, 2007
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 28, 2007
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
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Damage Level: Low
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Payload: Adds an .ln3 extension to all .doc files on the compromised computer.
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Modifies Files: Adds an .ln3 extension to .doc files.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
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Shared Drives: Copies itself to mapped network drives.
Writeup By: Hatsuho Honda
