W32.Peng

Discovered:
July 12, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:39:41 AM
Also Known As:
W32/Peng.worm [McAfee]
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.Peng is a Trojan that creates and executes many copies of itself. It creates such a large number of copies that the computer usually stops responding.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version July 12, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version July 12, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 15, 2002
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Writeup By: Douglas Knowles

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