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Discovered:
- April 30, 2006
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:53:13 PM
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Type:
- Worm
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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
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Initial Rapid Release version April 30, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version August 22, 2011 revision 085
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Initial Daily Certified version April 30, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version August 23, 2011 revision 002
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 3, 2006
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi