- 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
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: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: High
Writeup By: Masaki Suenaga







