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W32.Beagle.EG@mm

Risk Level 2: Low

Discovered:
May 2, 2006
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:53:18 PM
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Beagle.EG@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine to spread. The mail is written in Russian.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 2, 2006
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 27, 2009 revision 085
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 2, 2006
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 27, 2009 revision 073
  • 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: Medium
Writeup By: Masaki Suenaga

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