W32.Matcher.Worm

W32.Matcher is an executable that arrives by email. When executed, the worm will email itself to everyone in the Microsoft Outlook Address book. The worm will continue to send emails while the process is running in the background.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version April 18, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version April 18, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Medium
• Number of Infections: More than 1000
• Number of Sites: More than 10
• Geographical Distribution: High
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High