W32.Looked.H

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: March 30, 2006
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:51:16 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


W32.Looked.H is a worm that spreads through network shares and attempts to infect .exe files. It also lowers security settings, and downloads and executes a remote file.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 30, 2006
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 21, 2008 revision 020
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 30, 2006
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 5, 2006

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: Medium

Writeup By: Takayoshi Nakayama
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