Discovered: April 21, 2006
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:53:05 PM
Also Known As: Polipos.a [F-Secure], P2P-Worm.Win32.Polip.a [Kasper, W32/Polip [McAfee], W32/Polipos-A [Sophos], PE_POLIP.A [Trend Micro]
Type: Virus
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Polip is a polymorphic virus that infects .exe and .scr files when they are opened or executed on the compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version April 23, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version April 23, 2006
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Initial Daily Certified version April 23, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version April 23, 2006
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Initial Weekly Certified release date April 24, 2006
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 50 - 999
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Number of Sites: More than 10
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Geographical Distribution: Medium
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Difficult
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
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