W32.Widare

W32.Widare is an encrypted, file-appending virus that attempts to infect the .exe, .cpl, and .scr files.

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Note: Definitions dated prior to November 24, 2003 may detect this threat as Bloodhound.W32.2.

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Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version November 24, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version November 24, 2003
• Initial Daily Certified version November 24, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version November 24, 2003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 26, 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