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Name: RoadRunner
Date: January 18, 2005 at 16:37:01 Pacific
Subject: Low-Profiled Threat Notice Update
OS: Retail xp pro SP2
CPU/Ram: P4 2.8/1GB
Comment:

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

Best Regards,

McAfee AVERT - Anti Virus and Vulnerability Research, Analysis, and
Solutions visit us at www.avertlabs.com


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