Feb 14

W32.Nekat.A

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Name W32.Nekat.A
Type
Affected Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
Risk Level 1: Very Low
Discovered January 14, 2008
Update January 21, 2008 11:25:10 PM
Length 33,280 bytes
Info W32.Nekat.A is a that spreads through removable storage devices. It also lowers security settings 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: Moderate
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low
  • Payload: Disables system functions on the compromised computer.
  • Compromises Security Settings: Lowers security settings.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Fergal Ladley
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