W32.WConn@mm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: July 15, 2002
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:52:54 AM
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.WConn@mm is a mass-mailing worm that emails itself to all email addresses in the Microsoft Outlook Address Book. It is written using the Microsoft Visual Basic programming language.

This threat may appear in email in this format:

Subject: Free porn site passwords!
Message: Have this file installed in your system.Enter porno sytes and a password will be given 2 you at instant! Always select ok of installer.
Attachments: SetupFP.exe

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version July 15, 2002
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version July 15, 2002
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date July 17, 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: High

Writeup By: Yana Liu

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