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- Discovered:
- September 18, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:44:25 PM
- Also Known As:
- P2load.A [Panda Software], WORM_P2LOAD.A [Trend Micro]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Peerload.A is a worm that spreads through file-sharing networks, such as Kazaa, eMule, Shareaza, and iMesh.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version September 19, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version August 2, 2008 revision 020
- Initial Daily Certified version September 19, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date September 21, 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: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Rodney Andres
