W32.Frethem.Gen@mm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: June 12, 2002
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:39:16 AM
Also Known As:: I-Worm.Frethem.gen [AVP]
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.Frethem.Gen@mm is a generic detection that detects variants of W32.Frethem.

NOTE: We suggest that you submit any files that are detected as W32.Frethem.Gen@mm to Symantec Security Response. For instructions on how to do this using Scan and Deliver, read the document How to submit a file to Symantec Secutiry Response using Scan and Deliver.

Removal tool
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Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version June 12, 2002
Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2011 revision 052
Initial Daily Certified version June 12, 2002
Latest Daily Certified version March 4, 2011 revision 002
Initial Weekly Certified release date June 12, 2002

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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: Low

Writeup By: Peter Ferrie

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