W32.Looked.AO

W32.Looked.AO is a network-aware worm that infects executable files in local drives and network shares. The worm also lowers security settings and downloads files.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 3, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version October 3, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 4, 2006

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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

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low