W32.Pandem.C.Worm

W32.Pandem.C.Worm is a worm that attempts to spread by emailing itself to contacts in the Microsoft Outlook Address Book, and through file-sharing applications and ICQ.

The worm is written in C++ and is packed with PEBundle.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 2, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version September 2, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 3, 2003

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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High