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- Discovered:
- February 13, 2006
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:51:18 PM
- Also Known As:
- Win32/Bagle.DV [Computer Assoc, Email-Worm.Win32.Bagle.fo [Kas, W32/Bagle.gen@MM [McAfee], W32/Bagle-CM [Sophos], WORM_BAGLE.EV [Trend Micro]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Beagle.DR@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine and file sharing networks to spread. It opens a back door on the compromised computer and attempts to lower security settings. The worm also tries to download and execute remote files.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version February 13, 2006
- Latest Rapid Release version August 2, 2008 revision 020
- Initial Daily Certified version February 13, 2006
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date February 15, 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: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: High
Writeup By: Ka Chun Leung
