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W32.Repad.Worm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: September 8, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:07:08 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


W32.Repad.Worm is a worm that attempts to spread through the KaZaA file-sharing network. The existence of the file st01b.reb or SysTray32.dat is an indication of a possible infection. The first time the worm is executed it will shut down the computer.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 8, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 8, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date September 10, 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: Medium

Writeup By: Robert X Wang
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