Discovered: May 10, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:38:43 PM
Also Known As: Trojan.Win32.Crypt.d [Kaspersk, Generic BackDoor.l [McAfee], Troj/Budlnk-A [Sophos], WORM_IMSPREAD.A [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Imspread.Worm is a worm component that spreads through America Online Instant Messenger (AIM).
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version May 11, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version June 21, 2008 revision 020
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Initial Daily Certified version May 11, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version June 21, 2008 revision 021
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 11, 2005
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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: Costin Ionescu
