W32.Feebs.D@mm

W32.Feebs.D@mm is a mass-mailing worm that also spreads through file-sharing networks and lowers security settings on the compromised computer.

The worm arrives as an email attachment with an .HTA extension.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version January 11, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version January 11, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
• 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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High