W32.Bropia.M

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: February 11, 2005

Updated: February 13, 2007 12:33:22 PM

Also Known As: IM-Worm.Win32.VB.g [Kaspersky , IM-Worm.Win32.Bropia.f [Kasper, W32/Bropia.worm.m [McAfee], W32/Bropia.worm.n [McAfee], W32/Bropia-M [Sophos], WORM_BROPIA.M [Trend Micro], WORM_BROPIA.N [Trend Micro]

Type: Worm

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Bropia.M is a worm that spreads via MSN Messenger and connects to a Web site to display an image on the compromised computer. The worm may also disable many functions on the compromised computer, including the Task Manager and Registry Editor.

Protection

Initial Rapid Release version February 11, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version July 26, 2008 revision 017
Initial Daily Certified version February 11, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
Initial Weekly Certified release date February 16, 2005

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

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

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: James O'Connor

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