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- Discovered:
- November 4, 2003
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:13:20 PM
- Also Known As:
- Worm.P2P.Darker.b [Kaspersky]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Darker.Worm is a worm that attempts to spread through file-sharing networks and can contact an IRC server, waiting for commands from a hacker.
The worm can also spread via email if it receives a specific command from a hacker.
The email has the following characteristics:
Subject: Microsoft Windows OutLook Express urgent updates
Attachment: SVCHOST.EXE
W32.Darker.Worm is written in Borland Delphi and is packed with UPX.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version November 5, 2003
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version November 5, 2003
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date November 5, 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: Moderate
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Scott Gettis
