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Discovered:
- January 19, 2005
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:32:07 PM
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Also Known As:
- Win32.Bropia.A [Computer Assoc, Bropia.A [F-Secure], IM-Worm.Win32.VB.a [Kaspersky , W32/Bropia.worm [McAfee], W32/Bropia-A [Sophos], WORM_BROPIA.A [Trend Micro]
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Bropia is a worm that spreads via Microsoft's MSN Messenger instant message program and drops a variant of
W32.Spybot.Worm.
Note: Virus definitions version 70119ao (extended version 2005/1/19 rev. 40) or greater are required to detect both threats.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version January 19, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version January 19, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date January 19, 2005
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Medium
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 3 - 9
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Takayoshi Nakayama
