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- Discovered:
- January 8, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:15:55 PM
- Also Known As:
- W32/Titog.worm.gen [McAfee], I-Worm.Gotit.b [Kaspersky]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Titog.L.Worm is a variant of W32.Titog.Worm. The worm uses Microsoft Outlook MAPI to email itself to all the contacts in the Outlook address book. It also spreads through IRC and the Kazaa file-sharing network.
The email message has the following characteristics:
Subject: To be or Not To Be...
Attachment: shinedown.scr
W32.Titog.L.Worm is written in Visual Basic and is packed with FSG.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version January 9, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version January 9, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date January 14, 2004
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: Low
Writeup By: Kevin Ha
