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- Discovered:
- January 25, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:16:39 PM
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Dumaru.Gen@mm is a generic detection to catch possible future variants of the W32.Dumaru family of worms. This family consists of mass-mailing threats, which may contain the following functionality:
- Keylogging
- File infection
- Remote access via backdoor
Most variants are packed with a run-time packer, such as UPX or FSG.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version January 26, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version March 11, 2011 revision 032
- Initial Daily Certified version January 26, 2004 revision 041
- Latest Daily Certified version March 11, 2011 revision 025
- Initial Weekly Certified release date January 26, 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: High
