Discovered: May 4, 2006
Updated: May 4, 2006 10:35:26 AM
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Amirecivel is a worm that attempts to spread via the Kazaa file-sharing network and hides security-related windows.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version May 4, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version June 21, 2008 revision 020
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Initial Daily Certified version May 4, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 10, 2006
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Hatsuho Honda
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