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- Discovered:
- January 27, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:32:34 PM
- Also Known As:
- Win32.Bagle.AV [Computer Assoc, Bagle.BA [F-Secure], Email-Worm.Win32.Bagle.ba [Kas, W32/Bagle.bl@MM [McAfee], W32/Bagle-BK [Sophos], WORM_BAGLE.BA [Trend Micro]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Beagle.BA@mm is a mass-mailing worm that also spreads to file sharing networks. The worm opens a back door on the compromised computer and attempts to lower security settings. The worm may also download and execute remote files.
W32.Beagle.BA@mm is a repacked variant of W32.Beagle.AZ@mm.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version January 27, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
- Initial Daily Certified version January 27, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
- Initial Weekly Certified release date January 27, 2005
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
- Wild Level: Medium
- 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: High
Writeup By: Paul Mangan
