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- Discovered:
- February 27, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:45:46 AM
- Also Known As:
- I-Worm.Radix.b, W32/Grifout@MM
- Type:
- Worm
W32.Grifout.Worm is a 32-bit Internet worm. It spreads by using MAPI to send email through Microsoft Outlook.
This worm runs in memory at Windows startup and maintains a socket connection across the Internet. The connection is designed to allow a connection from a controlling client application, which can remotely manipulate the infected system .
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version February 28, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version March 11, 2011 revision 032
- Initial Daily Certified version February 28, 2002
- Latest Daily Certified version March 11, 2011 revision 025
- Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Patrick Nolan
