W32.Titog.Worm

W32.Titog.Worm is a mass-mailing worm that uses Microsoft Outlook and IRC to distribute itself.

The email message has the following characteristics:

Subject: Re: tiny videos
Message: Here is one
Attachment: MVC_546645.mpeg.pif

The worm attempts to delete many files and registry values.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 17, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version December 17, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 18, 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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low