Discovered: August 3, 2008
Updated: August 3, 2008 6:04:48 PM
Also Known As: Net-Worm.Win32.Koobface.b [Kaspersky], W32/Koobface.worm [McAfee], Boface.A [Panda Software]
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 16,652 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.Koobface.A is a worm that spreads through social networking sites.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version August 3, 2008 revision 017
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Latest Rapid Release version July 3, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Daily Certified version August 3, 2008 revision 020
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Latest Daily Certified version July 5, 2009 revision 020
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 6, 2008
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
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Target of Infection: Spreads through social netorking sites.
Writeup By: Mircea Ciubotariu
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