- Discovered:
- March 16, 2001
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:35:48 AM
- Type:
- Worm
W32.Fami.worm is a mass-mailing worm that sends messages to addresses in the Microsoft Outlook address book.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version March 16, 2001
- Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
- Initial Daily Certified version March 16, 2001
- Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
- 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: 3 - 9
- Geographical Distribution: Low
- Threat Containment: Moderate
- Removal: Moderate
Damage
- Damage Level: Low
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Cary Ng



