W32.Mexer.D.Worm

W32.Mexer.D.Worm is a worm that attempts to spread across file-sharing networks such as KaZaA and iMesh. It also attempts to download an executable from a hard-coded Web link.

W32.Mexer.D.Worm is packed with FSG.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 5, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version September 5, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 10, 2003

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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