W32.Beagle.FN@mm

W32.Beagle.FN@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine to spread, and may also download and execute remote files. It also attempts to lower security settings on the compromised computer.

Note: Certain copies of the worm may be corrupt and therefore may not work as described.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 10, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version June 21, 2008 revision 020
• Initial Daily Certified version October 10, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 12, 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: High

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium