Discovered: December 30, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:51:56 AM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Yaha.L@mm is a worm that is a variant of
W32.Yaha.K@mm. The differences between the variants do not visibly manifest themselves, so the characteristics of each will be the same.
January 3, 2003. Added link to W32.Yaha Removal tool which has been updated to support W32.Yaha.L@mm.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version December 31, 2002
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Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version December 31, 2002
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 31, 2002
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Robert X Wang