W32.Koobface.D

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: August 7, 2009
Updated: August 8, 2009 1:32:06 AM
Also Known As: WORM_KOOBFACE.V [Trend]
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 16,384 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000

W32.Koobface.D is a worm that spreads through social networking sites. It also sends confidential information to a remote location.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 7, 2009 revision 051
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 9, 2010 revision 007
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 8, 2009 revision 003
  • Latest Daily Certified version February 9, 2010 revision 025
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date August 12, 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
  • Payload: Spreads through social networking sites.
  • Releases Confidential Info: Gathers authentication cookies and sends them to a remote location.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Jeet Morparia
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