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- Discovered:
- January 8, 2006
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:50:31 PM
- Also Known As:
- WORM_LOCKSKY.AB [Trend Micro], WORM_LOCKSKY.AL [Trend Micro]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003
W32.Looksky.G@mm is a mass-mailing worm that lowers security settings, opens a back door, and drops additional malware on the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version January 8, 2006
- Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
- Initial Daily Certified version January 8, 2006
- Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
- Initial Weekly Certified release date January 11, 2006
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: Candid Wueest
