W32.Maslan.A@mm

W32.Maslan.A@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door and exploits system vulnerabilities on the compromised computer. The worm also steals passwords and uses rootkit techniques.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 7, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version July 27, 2009 revision 085
• Initial Daily Certified version December 7, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version July 27, 2009 revision 073
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 8, 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: Difficult
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High