Discovered: February 11, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:42:57 AM
Also Known As: Worm.P2P.Tanked.14 [KAV], Win32/HLLW.Kwbot.C [RAV]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
The W32.Kwbot.C.Worm attempts to spread itself through the KaZaA and iMesh file-sharing networks. The worm also has a backdoor Trojan capability that allows a hacker to gain control of a compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version February 12, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version February 12, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 12, 2003
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Medium
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Number of Infections: 50 - 999
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Number of Sites: More than 10
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Yana Liu
