W32.Archimime

Discovered:
September 17, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:59:17 AM
Type:
Virus
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.Archimime is a virus that inserts itself into .eml (email) files. Messages that are in an infected .eml file contain the attachment Clikme.exe.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 17, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 17, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date September 18, 2002
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Writeup By: Douglas Knowles

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