Discovered: November 9, 2006
Updated: February 13, 2007 1:02:01 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Usbalex is a worm that spreads through mapped drives.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 9, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version November 9, 2006
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Initial Daily Certified version November 9, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version January 25, 2008 revision 004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 15, 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
Writeup By: Asuka Yamamoto
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