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- Discovered:
- April 30, 2006
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:53:13 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Nugache.A@mm is a worm that propagates through email, network shares, and instant messages. It also opens a backdoor on the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version April 30, 2006
- Latest Rapid Release version August 22, 2011 revision 085
- Initial Daily Certified version April 30, 2006
- Latest Daily Certified version August 23, 2011 revision 002
- Initial Weekly Certified release date May 3, 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: High
Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi
