W32.Kwbot.P.Worm

W32.Kwbot.P.Worm is a worm that attempts to spread through file-sharing networks, such as KaZaA, iMesh, LimeWire, eDonkey2000, and Morpheus. It has Backdoor capabilities that allow a hacker to control a computer by using Internet Relay Chat (IRC). The existence of the file mscommand.exe is an indication of a possible infection.

This threat is compressed with UPX.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 28, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version August 28, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 3, 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