W32.Rusty@m

W32.Rusty@m is an email worm that uses MAPI to spread through Microsoft Outlook. It also copies itself to various instant messenger and file-sharing program folders.

The email message has the following characteristics:

Subject: (One of the following):

• <empty>
• Mail Delivery System
• Check this out!
• Important information for you. Read it immediately!

Attachment: (One of the following):

• <empty>
• AvPc AntiAv.exe
• doc.exe
• Body,.Html.exe

W32.Rusty@m is written in Visual Basic.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 16, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version July 26, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version February 16, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date February 16, 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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low