W32.Banleed.A

W32.Banleed.A is a network worm that spreads on shared drive and folders. It steals confidential information and accounts when users contact a bank Web site. The worm may download and execute remote files and send gathered information to a remote host.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version April 21, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version April 21, 2006
• Initial Daily Certified version April 21, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version April 21, 2006
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 26, 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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low