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- Discovered:
- September 2, 2010
- Updated:
- September 3, 2010 8:26:46 AM
- Also Known As:
- W32/Zeeker.a [McAfee]
- Type:
- Virus
- Infection Length:
- 113,152 bytes
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.Zeeker is a virus that infects .exe and .scr files. It also attempts to download files on to the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version September 3, 2010 revision 001
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version September 3, 2010 revision 004
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date September 8, 2010
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Downloads potentially malicious files from a remote location.
- Modifies Files: Infects .exe and .scr files.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
- Target of Infection: .exe and .scr files.
Writeup By: Takashi Katsuki
