Discovered: April 2, 2001
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:59:07 AM
Also Known As: IRC-Worm.Momma [KAV], IRC/Momma.a [RAV]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
IRC.Momma.Worm is a worm that uses mIRC to distribute itself.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version April 3, 2001
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version April 3, 2001
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date April 4, 2001
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: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson
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