W32.Supova.B.worm

W32.Supova.B.Worm comes disguised as a popular software file. It spreads across KaZaA file-sharing networks by tricking KaZaA users into downloading and running the program.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 18, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version July 18, 2002
• Initial Daily Certified version July 18, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version July 18, 2002
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 18, 2002

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 50 - 999
• Number of Sites: 3 - 9
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium