Discovered: October 12, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:45:23 PM
Also Known As: WORM_RONTOKBRO.C [Trend Micro], Email-Worm.Win32.Brontok.a [Ka
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Rontokbro.D@mm is a mass-mailing worm that causes system instability.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 12, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version July 26, 2009 revision 056
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Initial Daily Certified version October 12, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version July 27, 2009 revision 006
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 12, 2005
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Candid Wueest
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