W32.Beagle.DW@mm

W32.Beagle.DW@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.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version March 1, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version March 1, 2006
• Initial Daily Certified version March 1, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version March 1, 2006
• Initial Weekly Certified release date March 1, 2006

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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