W32.Lohack.C.Worm

W32.Lohack.C.Worm is a variant of W32.Lohack.Worm that infects peer-to-peer file-sharing applications, in addition to sending itself to email addresses found on the system. The email will have the following characteristics:
Subject: Windows update
Attachment: windows_update.txt.exe

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 21, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version July 21, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 23, 2003

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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

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High