W32.Bropia.Q

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: February 21, 2005

Updated: February 13, 2007 12:33:50 PM

Also Known As: Win32.Bropia.R [Computer Assoc, IM-Worm.Win32.Bropia.i [Kasper, W32/Bropia.worm.r [McAfee], W32/Bropia-Q [Sophos], WORM_BROPIA.Q [Trend Micro]

Type: Worm

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Bropia.Q is a worm that propagates using MSN Messenger.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version February 22, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version November 5, 2008 revision 051
Initial Daily Certified version February 22, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
Initial Weekly Certified release date February 23, 2005

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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: Easy

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Kevin Ha

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