W32.Autook

Name W32.Autook
Type Worm
Affected Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
Risk Level 1: Very Low
Discovered February 18, 2008
Update February 18, 2008 4:54:56 PM
Length 13,216 bytes
Virus Info W32.Autook is a worm that copies itself to all drives on the compromised computer.

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
  • Payload: May download potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
  • Target of Infection: Copies itself to all drives.
Writeup By: Liam O Murchu
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