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- Discovered:
- April 18, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:37:18 PM
- Also Known As:
- IM-Worm.Win32.Kelvir.r [Kasper, W32/Kelvir.worm.gen [McAfee], W32/Kelvir-K [Sophos], TROJ_KILLER.B [Trend Micro]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Kelvir.AA is a worm that spreads through MSN Messenger and drops W32.Spybot.NLI. The worm also attempts to lower security settings.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version April 18, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version April 18, 2005
- Initial Daily Certified version April 18, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version April 18, 2005
- Initial Weekly Certified release date April 20, 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: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: John Canavan
