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- Discovered:
- January 22, 2003
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:45:53 AM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Netspree.Worm is a worm that spreads over the network shares that are protected with trivial passwords.
W32.Netspree.Worm also uses IRC to notify the remote attackers when it infects a new system. This action may allow a hacker to download programs to the infected computer. The worm may also enable the hacker to use the infected computer as a drone for attacks against other internet-connected computers.
W32.Netspree.Worm does not spread from Windows 95/98/Me systems, although it functions normally in every other way on those platforms.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version January 23, 2003
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version January 23, 2003
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date January 29, 2003
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Low
Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson
