W32.Opanki.D

W32.Opanki.D is a worm that connects to a remote server and sends a malicious URL through AOL Instant Messenger.

Note: Virus definitions dated prior to July 21, 2005 detect this threat as W32.Allim.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 21, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version July 21, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 27, 2005

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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