Discovered: December 12, 2006
Updated: December 13, 2006 3:26:10 AM
Also Known As: IM-Worm.Win32.Sohanad.t [Kaspersky], W32/Sohana-R [Sophos]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Yautoit.N is a worm that spreads through Yahoo! Instant Messenger.
Note: Definitions before June 7, 2007 may detect this worm as W32.Yautoit.N.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version December 13, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version July 7, 2009 revision 006
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Initial Daily Certified version December 13, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version July 7, 2009 revision 022
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 13, 2006
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Writeup By: Maryl Magee