Discovered: December 17, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:31:08 PM
Also Known As: Virus.Win32.Delf.62976 [Kasper, W32/HLLP.Philis.j [McAfee]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Looked is a worm that propagates through shared folders, downloads a file, and infects .exe files.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version December 17, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version December 17, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 22, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 3 - 9
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Paul Mangan
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