W32.Alcra.D

Risk Level 2: Low

Printer Friendly Page

Discovered: September 28, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:44:55 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP



W32.Alcra.D is a worm that spreads through the Limewire file-sharing network. It attempts to disable several programs and drop a W32.Spybot.Worm variant on the compromised computer.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 29, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 2, 2008 revision 020
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 29, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 5, 2005

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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: High

Writeup By: Kazumasa Itabashi
Search by name
Example: W32.Beagle.AG@mm
2 year protection
Windows Vista Security