Discovered: July 10, 2009
Updated: July 14, 2009 5:21:19 PM
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 437,760 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.Ackantta.G@mm is a mass-mailing worm that spreads through file-sharing programs.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version July 10, 2009 revision 023
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Latest Rapid Release version November 17, 2009 revision 041
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Initial Daily Certified version July 10, 2009 revision 032
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Latest Daily Certified version November 17, 2009 revision 049
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Initial Weekly Certified release date July 15, 2009
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: Easy
Damage
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Damage Level: Low
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Payload: Spreads through file-sharing programs.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Fergal Ladley and Liam O Murchu
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