Discovered: July 4, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:41:44 PM
Also Known As: Worm.Win32.VB.an [Kaspersky La, Generic VB.b [McAfee], WORM_VB.AQ [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Alcra.C is a worm that spreads through file-share networks and attempts to disable several programs on the compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version July 5, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version August 2, 2008 revision 020
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Initial Daily Certified version July 5, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date July 6, 2005
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: 0 - 2
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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: Dong Hoon Lee
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