W32.Kelvir.O

Risk Level 2: Low

Discovered:
April 7, 2005
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:36:34 PM
Also Known As:
Win32.Bropia.AA [Computer Asso, IM-Worm.Win32.Prex.c [Kaspersk, W32/Bropia.worm.ac [McAfee], W32/Bropia-L [Sophos], WORM_PREX.A [Trend Micro]
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Kelvir.O is a worm that spreads through MSN Messenger.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 8, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 8, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 13, 2005
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: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Asuka Yamamoto

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