W32.Notech

W32.Notech is a worm component that is found in infected Wsock32.dll files placed in the same folder as Internet Explorer. After being active for 41 days and 16 hours, W32.Notech contacts a remote Web site, which can direct it to download and execute a file.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 8, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
• Initial Daily Certified version October 8, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 8, 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: Low