AutoStart 9805

AutoStart 9805 is a Macintosh worm which executes only in native PowerPC mode. It was first discovered in Hong Kong in May 1998. It utilizes the CD-ROM AutoPlay feature in QuickTime 2.5 or later. This feature, if enabled, allows the invisible AutoStart 9805 application to automatically launch when an infected volume is mounted.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 18, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version December 18, 2000
• Initial Daily Certified version December 18, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version January 15, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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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: Moderate
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low