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- Discovered:
- June 20, 2006
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:56:34 PM
- Also Known As:
- W32/Sixem-A [Sophos], W32/Deza.A [F-Secure]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Sixem.A@mm is a mass-mailing worm that sends email messages regarding the World Cup.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version June 20, 2006
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version June 20, 2006
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date June 21, 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
