W32.Clunk.A

W32.Clunk.A is a password-stealing worm that propagates through network file shares. It captures text typed into Internet Explorer and takes screenshots of browser windows, attempting to collect passwords and other sensitive information.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version March 25, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version March 25, 2005
• Initial Daily Certified version March 25, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version March 25, 2005
• Initial Weekly Certified release date March 25, 2005

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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: Medium