W32.Eira.A@mm

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered:: November 28, 2001
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:37:51 AM
Also Known As:: W32.Eira.57344@mm, I-Worm.Quamo
Type:: Trojan Horse, Worm

W32.Eira.A@mm is an Internet worm that carries a payload that overwrites files. The file name of this worm suggests that it is a demo of the Quake4 game, but it is not.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version November 29, 2001
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version November 29, 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: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Patrick Nolan

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