W32.Pokey.Worm

W32.Pokey.Worm is a worm that propagates as an attachment by email. When the attachment is executed, it will display an animation of a Pokemon character. The worm also has a payload that deleted the contents of the \Windows and \Windows\System folders.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version June 29, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version June 29, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date June 29, 2000

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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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low