W32.Spybot.ATEW

W32.Spybot.ATEW is a worm that spreads through network shares and by exploiting system vulnerabilities.

Symantec Security Response is currently investigating this threat and will post more information as it becomes available.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version pending
• Latest Rapid Release version 9 August 2007 revision 020
• Initial Daily Certified version pending
• Latest Daily Certified version 9 August 2007 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date 15 August 2007

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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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium