W32.Spester@mm

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered:: January 11, 2002
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:51:50 AM
Type:: Worm

W32.Spester@mm is a worm that spreads as a .zip file. Within the .zip file is the worm executable file. When run, the executable creates a Visual Basic Script (.vbs) file that attempts to send the compressed .zip file to all contacts in your address book.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version January 14, 2002
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version January 14, 2002
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: High

Writeup By: Douglas Knowles

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