Worm.ExploreZip.C

Worm.ExploreZip.C was discovered in December, 1999. This worm is a variant of Worm.ExploreZip, which was discovered in Israel, on Jun 6, 1999. The difference is that Worm.ExploreZip.C has been packed by file compression and its message area was translated by patching the original Worm.ExploreZip binary code, which still allows the worm to be executed normally and does not require any manual uncompressing. Because of the compression, the file size is smaller than the original Worm.ExploreZip (104,448 bytes).

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 30, 1999
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version December 30, 1999
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 30, 1999

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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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low