Notice
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice Update for W32/Zar@MM.
Justification
W32/Zar@MM has been updated from Low to Low-Profiled due to Media Attention
http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/internet/2005/0501181134.asp?O=FPQQ.
W32/Zar@MM is referred to as WORM_ZAR.A within the article.
Read About It
Information about W32/Zar@MM is located on VIL at:
<http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/content/v_130860.htm>
Detection
W32/Zar@MM was first discovered on 01/17/2005 but has been proactively detected as
W32/Generic.a@MM since 01/16/2004 (approximately one year)
To stay updated and protected download the latest dat files from
http://www.mcafeesecurity.com/us/downloads/default.asp
If you suspect you have W32/Zar@MM, please submit a sample to http://www.webimmune.net.
Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and AVERT Recommended Actions please see:
http://www.mcafeesecurity.com/us/security/resources/risk_assessment.htm
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