W32.Koobface.D

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 November 20, 2009 revision 065
• Initial Daily Certified version August 8, 2009 revision 003
• Latest Daily Certified version November 21, 2009 revision 004
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 12, 2009

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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: Low
• Payload: Spreads through social networking sites.
• Releases Confidential Info: Gathers authentication cookies and sends them to a remote location.

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low