W32.Renadoc.A

W32.Renadoc.A is a virus that copies itself to folders on the compromised computer. The virus searches for .doc files on the compromised computer and renames them to .exe files. It also disables the Task Manager and Registry Editor.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 21, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version June 21, 2008 revision 020
• Initial Daily Certified version October 21, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 25, 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