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W32.Tunk.A

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered:
April 6, 2004
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:20:58 PM
Type:
Worm, Virus
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Tunk.A is a file-prepending virus. From May 2004 onward, infected systems may fail to restart.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 6, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version April 6, 2004
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 6, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version April 6, 2004
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 7, 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: High

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Paul Mangan
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