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W32.Netsky.AN@mm

Risk Level 2: Low

Discovered:
September 26, 2005
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:44:45 PM
Also Known As:
WORM_NETSKY.AL [Trend]
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Netsky.AN@mm is a mass-mailing worm which also spreads through shared network folders.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 26, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 26, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date September 28, 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: High
Writeup By: Masaki Suenaga

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