-
Discovered:
- May 30, 2004
-
Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:23:50 PM
-
Type:
- Worm
-
Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Antinny.Q is a variant of W32.HLLW.Antinny, a worm that propagates through a Japanese file-sharing application called Winny. This variant attempts to delete files on the root of the C: drive and steal personal information.
Antivirus Protection Dates
-
Initial Rapid Release version May 30, 2004
-
Latest Rapid Release version May 30, 2004
-
Initial Daily Certified version May 30, 2004
-
Latest Daily Certified version May 30, 2004
-
Initial Weekly Certified release date June 2, 2004
Click 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
Distribution
-
Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Hiroshi Shinotsuka
