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Discovered:
- May 1, 2005
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:38:14 PM
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Also Known As:
- Win32.Kelvir.W [Computer Assoc, IM-Worm.Win32.Kelvir.ao [Kaspe, IM-Worm.Win32.Prex.d [Kaspersk, W32/Kelvir.worm.am [McAfee], WORM_KELVIR.{AP, AT} [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.Kelvir.BA is a worm that attempts to spread
W32.Spybot.OFN to all MSN Messenger contacts on the compromised computer through MSN Messenger.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version May 1, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version May 1, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 4, 2005
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi
