W32.Bleshare!dr

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: July 27, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:42:47 PM
Type: Virus
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


W32.Bleshare!dr is a virus that appends itself to .exe executable files in folders with names containing the string "hare" or "ownload". It also drops and runs W32.Pinfi infected security risks to the compromised computer.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version July 27, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 5, 2008 revision 053
  • Initial Daily Certified version July 27, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 5, 2008 revision 054
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 27, 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: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Yana Liu
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