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W32.Netsky.gen@mm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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

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