W32.Beagle.FF@mm

W32.Beagle.FF@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine to spread. It attempts to lower security settings. The worm may also download and execute remote files. The worm uses rootkit technology to hide its processes and files.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version June 20, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version June 21, 2008 revision 020
• Initial Daily Certified version June 20, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date June 21, 2006

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: More than 10
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High