W32.Kwbot.E.Worm

W32.Kwbot.E.Worm attempts to spread across the file-sharing networks, such as KaZaA and iMesh. The worm also has a Backdoor Trojan capability that allows a hacker to control your computer. W32.Kwbot.E.Worm is packed with ASPack v2.12.

W32.Kwbot.E.Worm is a variant of W32.Kwbot.Worm.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version March 27, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version March 27, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 2, 2003

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium