W32.Dalbug.Worm

W32.Dalbug.Worm will only replicate under NT/2000/XP systems. It spreads by attacking computers that have open user accounts and shares, installing itself remotely as a service on the victim's computer.

NOTE: Definitions dated prior to July 9, 2002 will detect this as WNT.YdalBug.Worm.



Definitions dated prior to July 9, 2002 will detect this as WNT.YdalBug.Worm.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 8, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version July 8, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 8, 2002

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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