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W32.Mari@mm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
June 8, 2001
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:36:48 AM
Also Known As:
W95.Smoker.Worm@mm
Type:
Worm

W32.Mari@mm is a worm that is written in the Visual Basic language. Because it is written in Visual Basic, it requires VB runtime libraries to execute.
When the worm is executed, it copies itself to the \Windows folder, adds itself to the Windows registry and modifies the Win.ini file. The worm also creates an icon next to the clock in the windows system tray.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 8, 2001
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 8, 2001
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
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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: Neal Hindocha

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