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- Discovered:
- October 11, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:28:17 PM
- Also Known As:
- WORM_FUNNER.A [Trend Micro], W32/Funner.worm [McAfee], Win32.Funner.A [Computer Assoc, MSN-Worm.Funner [Kaspersky], W32/Funner-A [Sophos]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Funner is a worm that spreads using Microsoft's MSN Messenger instant message program and modifies the hosts file.
The file is packed by ASPack.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version October 11, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version October 11, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date October 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: 50 - 999
- Number of Sites: More than 10
- Geographical Distribution: Low
- Threat Containment: Easy
- Removal: Moderate
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Hiroshi Shinotsuka
