Discovered: October 19, 2006
Updated: October 19, 2006 10:36:05 PM
Also Known As: Foamer.A [Panda Software], Moaphie.A [Panda Software]
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Foamer.A is a worm that spreads through mapped drives.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 19, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version June 21, 2008 revision 020
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Initial Daily Certified version October 19, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 25, 2006
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
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Damage Level: Low
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Payload: Copies itself to mapped drives.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Paul Mangan
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