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- Discovered:
- December 24, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:31:22 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Kipis.B@mm is a mass-mailing worm that has denial of service capabilities and opens a back door on the compromised computer. The worm also lowers security settings and attempts to spread through file-sharing networks.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version December 25, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version December 25, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date December 29, 2004
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: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Yana Liu
