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Discovered:
- December 14, 2004
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:58:59 PM
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Also Known As:
- Win32.Zafi.D [Computer Associa, Zafi.D [F-Secure], Email-Worm.Win32.Zafi.d [Kaspe, W32/Zafi.d@MM [McAfee], W32/Zafi.D.worm [Panda], W32/Zafi-D [Sophos], WORM_ZAFI.D [Trend Micro]
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
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.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version December 14, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version December 14, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 14, 2004
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: More than 1000
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Number of Sites: More than 10
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Writeup By: John Canavan
