W32.Kwbot.E.Worm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: March 27, 2003
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:44:59 AM
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

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.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version March 27, 2003
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version March 27, 2003
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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

Writeup By: Serghei Sevcenco

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