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- Discovered:
- March 30, 2006
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:52:05 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Skenkly.A@mm is a worm that opens a back door and connects to an IRC server to listen for instructions that allow the remote attacker to perform various actions on the compromised computer. The worm spreads by sending email and by using the America Online Instant Messenger (AIM).
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version March 30, 2006
- Latest Rapid Release version July 3, 2011 revision 006
- Initial Daily Certified version March 30, 2006
- Latest Daily Certified version July 4, 2011 revision 003
- Initial Weekly Certified release date April 5, 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: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Chen Yu
