W32.Pokey.Worm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: June 28, 2000
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:52:19 AM
Also Known As:: Pokemon, I-Worm.Pikachu, Pokey.bat, Pokey
Type:: Worm

W32.Pokey.Worm is a worm that propagates as an attachment by email. When the attachment is executed, it will display an animation of a Pokemon character. The worm also has a payload that deleted the contents of the \Windows and \Windows\System folders.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version June 29, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version June 29, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date June 29, 2000

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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

Writeup By: Peter Szor

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