W32.Allgro@mm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: August 17, 2001
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:48:25 AM
Also Known As:: Win32.All3-gro.A@mm
Type:: Worm

W32.Allgro@mm is a mass-mailing worm that is written in C++. The worm appears as an email message with the following characteristics:

Subject: New antivirus tool
Message: Hey, checkout this new antivirus tool which checks your system for viruses
Attachment: Antivirus.exe

The worm is disguised as a program that you can use to remove worms and Trojans from your computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version August 18, 2001
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version August 18, 2001
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

Click 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: Peter Szor

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