A2K.Damcor

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: May 18, 2004
Updated: February 13, 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

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 18, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 31, 2007 revision 003
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 19, 2004

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: Low

Writeup By: Tony Lee
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