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W32.Plage.Worm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:
January 13, 2000
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:49:51 AM
Also Known As:
I-Worm.W95.Plage.Worm, P2000, Plage2000
Type:
Worm

W32.Plage.Worm is a memory resident worm discovered on Jan 13, 2000. The worm replies on MAPI32 and propagates by replying to unread email with the following message body:

I'll try to reply as soon as possible.
Take a look to the attachment and send me your opinion!
> Get your FREE P2000 now! <

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 21, 2000
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 21, 2000
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
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: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Motoaki Yamamura
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