W32.Relfeer

W32.Relfeer is a worm that spreads through network shares and file-sharing applications. It may also attempt to download potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 1, 2007
• Latest Rapid Release version February 12, 2009 revision 004
• Initial Daily Certified version May 1, 2007
• Latest Daily Certified version February 12, 2009 revision 003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 2, 2007

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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: Low
• Payload: May attempt to download potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer.

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium
• Shared Drives: Spreads through network shares.
• Target of Infection: May spread through file-sharing applications.