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W32.Secefa.A

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered:
November 23, 2005
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:49:11 PM
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Secefa.A is a worm with back door capabilities that drops another threat onto the compromised computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 24, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version November 24, 2005
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 24, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version November 24, 2005
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 30, 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: Paul Mangan
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