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- Discovered:
- October 24, 2003
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:12:30 PM
- Also Known As:
- Worm.P2P.SpyBot.gen [KAV], W32/Spybot.worm.gen [McAfee]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Kwbot.R.Worm is a worm that attempts to spread through the KaZaA file-sharing network and network shares with weak passwords. It also has backdoor Trojan capabilities, which allows an attacker to gain control of a compromised computer.
W32.Kwbot.R.Worm is a variant of W32.Kwbot.Worm and is packed with Petite.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version October 24, 2003
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version October 24, 2003
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date October 29, 2003
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Sergei Shevchenko
