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- Discovered:
- March 30, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:20:27 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
When a file is detected as infected with W32.Netsky.Q@mm.enc, it indicates that it is a Base64-encoded file that contains the W32.Netsky.Q@mm worm. For additional information, read the document, What is an .enc detection, as well as the W32.Netsky.Q@mm write-up.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version March 30, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version March 30, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date March 30, 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: Fergal Ladley
