W32.Feebs.A

W32.Feebs.A is a worm that attempts to spread through file-sharing networks. It lowers security settings on the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 21, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version October 30, 2007 revision 025
• Initial Daily Certified version December 21, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version October 31, 2007 revision 003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 21, 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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low