Discovered: March 7, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:55:58 AM
Type: Worm, Virus
W32.Alcarys.D is similar to W32.Alcarys.C except that it also has the ability to spread using Microsoft Outlook.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version March 8, 2002
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Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version March 8, 2002
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 13, 2002
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Gor Nazaryan