W32.Erkez.D@mm

W32.Erkez.D@mm is a mass-mailing worm that sends itself to email addresses gathered from the infected computer. The worm may also attempt to lower security settings, terminate processes, and open a back door on the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 14, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version September 7, 2009 revision 055
• Initial Daily Certified version December 14, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version September 8, 2009 revision 002
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 14, 2004

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: More than 1000
• Number of Sites: More than 10
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High