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- Discovered:
- July 2, 2001
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:36:54 AM
- Also Known As:
- W32.Eliz.Worm
- Type:
- Worm
This is a simple worm that attempts to send itself to all email addresses that it finds on Web pages that are stored on the infected computer. It also overwrites all .exe files that are located in the folder that contains the worm. It has a payload that executes on the 3rd, 4th, 10th, or 20th of every month.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version July 2, 2001
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version July 2, 2001
- 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: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Douglas Knowles
