- Discovered:
- February 18, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:17:43 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Netsky.gen@mm is a generic detection that detects variants of W32.Netsky@mm.
Note: We suggest that you submit any files that are detected as W32.Netsky.gen@mm to Symantec Security Response. For instructions on how to do this using Scan and Deliver, read the document, "How to submit a file to Symantec Security Response using Scan and Deliver."
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version February 19, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version May 24, 2012 revision 001
- Initial Daily Certified version February 19, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version May 24, 2012 revision 003
- Initial Weekly Certified release date February 25, 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
Writeup By: Frederic Perriot



