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ACTS.Spaceflash

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: 18 July 2006
Updated: 13 February 2007 12:57:45 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


ACTS.Spaceflash is a ActionScript-based worm that spreads through MySpace.com user accounts.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version 18 July 2006
  • Latest Rapid Release version 20 August 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version 18 July 2006
  • Latest Daily Certified version 20 August 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date 19 July 2006

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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: Medium

Writeup By: Nicolas Falliere
Symantec Client Security