W32.Mumawow.Y

Name W32.Mumawow.Y
Type Virus
Affected Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Risk Level 1: Very Low
Discovered February 6, 2008
Update February 7, 2008 4:59:27 AM
Length 44,032 bytes
Virus Info W32.Mumawow.Y is a worm that spreads through network shares. It also infects .exe and .scr files and may download potentially malicious code on to 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: Downloads potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer.
  • Modifies Files: Infects .exe and .scr files.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
  • Target of Infection: Spreads through network shares.
Writeup By: Yana Liu
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