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- Discovered:
- April 11, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:21:14 PM
- Also Known As:
- Bloodhound.W32.VBWORM, I-Worm.generic [Kaspersky], W32/Generic.a@MM [McAfee]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Bugbros.B@mm is a simple mass-mailing worm that sends itself to all the addresses in the Microsoft Outlook Address Book.
The email has the following characteristics:
Subject: Security Update
Attachment: ElimB.exe
Note: Virus definitions prior to April 26, 2004 may detect this worm as W32.HLLW.Gearbug@mm.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version April 12, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version April 12, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date April 12, 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: High
Writeup By: Maryl Magee
