Discovered: July 4, 2006
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:57:14 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Sondia is a worm that spreads over floppy disks and network shares.
Notes:
- Virus definitions dated prior to July 5, 2006 may detect this as Dialer.Generic.
- Virus definitions dated prior to July 10, 2006 may detect this as W32.Audio.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version July 5, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
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Initial Daily Certified version July 5, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
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Initial Weekly Certified release date July 5, 2006
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Maryl Magee
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