W32.Monikey@mm

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered:: November 2, 2005
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:46:08 PM
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003

W32.Monikey@mm is a mass-mailing worm that sends an email containing potentially malicious link to email addresses gathered from the compromised computer and also spreads via file-sharing networks. The worm may also attempt to lower security settings and steal confidential information.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version November 2, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version April 21, 2011 revision 003
Initial Daily Certified version November 2, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version April 21, 2011 revision 020
Initial Weekly Certified release date November 2, 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: Hiroshi Shinotsuka

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