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- Discovered:
- August 17, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:26:32 PM
- Also Known As:
- W32/Neveg.b@MM (McAfee)
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Neveg.B@mm is a mass-mailing worm that performs denial of service (DoS) attacks on various web design Web sites.
The worm replicates via email, using its own SMTP engine, and also spreads through shared folders.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version August 17, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version August 17, 2004
- Initial Daily Certified version August 17, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version August 17, 2004
- Initial Weekly Certified release date August 18, 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: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Asuka Yamamoto
