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Discovered:
- February 15, 2006
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:51:23 PM
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Also Known As:
- Win32/Bagle.DW [Computer Assoc, Email-Worm.Win32.Bagle.ae [Kas, W32/Bagle.du@MM [McAfee], W32/Bagle-{CO, CQ} [Sophos], WORM_BAGLE.EW [Trend Micro]
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Beagle.DS@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
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Initial Rapid Release version February 16, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version August 24, 2010 revision 007
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Initial Daily Certified version February 16, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version August 24, 2010 revision 025
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 22, 2006
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Writeup By: Hyun Choi
