Discovered: 18 May 2004
Updated: 13 February 2007 12:23:23 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
A2K.Damcor is a Macro worm that is embedded in .mdb files and attempts to spread through Microsoft Outlook.
The worm is written in Microsoft Visual Basic Script.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version 18 May 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version 12 July 2008 revision 018
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Initial Daily Certified version 31 October 2007 revision 003
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Latest Daily Certified version 12 July 2008 revision 019
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Initial Weekly Certified release date 19 May 2004
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
Distribution
Writeup By: Tony Lee