W32.Netsup.A@mm

W32.Netsup.A@mm is a mass-mailing worm that sends itself to addresses gathered from the Microsoft Outlook address book. The worm can also distribute itself through file-sharing networks.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version May 30, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version December 2, 2009 revision 053
• Initial Daily Certified version May 30, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version December 2, 2009 revision 054
• Initial Weekly Certified release date June 2, 2004

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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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High