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- Discovered:
- February 17, 2006
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:51:25 PM
- Also Known As:
- Win32/Alcan.I [Computer Associ, P2P-Worm.Win32.VB.dw [Kaspersk, W32/Generic.m [McAfee], W32/VB-YY [Sophos], WORM_GAOBOT.DF [Trend Micro]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Alcra.F is a worm that attempts to propagate through various file-share networks accessible with BearShare, LimeWire, Morpheus and Shareaza applications. It also attempts to disable several programs on the compromised computer and drops a variant of W32.Spybot.Worm onto the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version February 17, 2006
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version February 17, 2006
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date February 22, 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: Medium
Writeup By: Piotr Krysiuk
