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Virus Encyclopedia

Welcome to the Virus Encyclopedia of Panda Security.

W32/Lineage.IGF

Threat LevelLow threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:W32/Lineage.IGF
Technical name:W32/Lineage.IGF.worm
Threat level:Medium
Type:Virus
Subtype: Worm
Effects:   It spreads and affects other computers, and has damaging effects on the affected computer.
Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:April 28, 2008
Detection updated on:Aug. 20, 2009
StatisticsNo
Proactive protection:
Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description 

    
W32/Lineage.IGF is a virus that also has the characteristics of a worm.
W32/Lineage.IGF gets into a computer via e-mail, the Internet, floppy disks, etc, and it spreads by inserting its code in other files and programs. Its effects can range from simply annoying to destructive.
Furthermore, due to its worm characteristics, W32/Lineage.IGF also spreads by sending out copies of itself. Its main objective is to collapse computers and networks, preventing users from working with the affected computer.

 

It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user:

  • It deletes the original file from which it was run once it is installed on the computer.

 

W32/Lineage.IGF does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.

 

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