New Version of Fujacks Worm ( W32.Fujacks.CB ) Discovered By Symantec

July 22, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Security News

 
Symantec
Discovered: July 20, 2009
Updated: July 21, 2009 8:52:25 AM
Also Known As: Trojan.Matem [Symantec]
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 24,576 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000


W32.Fujacks.CB is a worm that spreads through removable drives and network shares. It may download files on to the compromised computer.

Note: This threat has been renamed from Trojan.Matem.


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: Downloads a remote file on to the compromised computer.
  • Modifies Files: Modifies the hosts file.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium
  • Target of Infection: Shared drives

 Writeup By: Fergal Ladley and Asuka Yamamoto

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