- Discovered:
- May 10, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:38:43 PM
- Also Known As:
- Trojan.Win32.Crypt.d [Kaspersk, Generic BackDoor.l [McAfee], Troj/Budlnk-A [Sophos], WORM_IMSPREAD.A [Trend Micro]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Imspread.Worm is a worm component that spreads through America Online Instant Messenger (AIM).
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version May 11, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version May 12, 2012 revision 007
- Initial Daily Certified version May 11, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version May 12, 2012 revision 016
- Initial Weekly Certified release date May 11, 2005
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
- Wild Level: Low
- Number of Infections: 0 - 49
- Number of Sites: 0 - 2
- Geographical Distribution: Low
- Threat Containment: Easy
- Removal: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Costin Ionescu



