W32.Refaz

W32.Refaz is a worm that propagates through file-sharing networks and network shares. The worm also modifies certain .HTML files on the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 25, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version February 25, 2005
• Initial Daily Certified version February 25, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version February 25, 2005
• Initial Weekly Certified release date February 27, 2005

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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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium