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- Discovered:
- May 19, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:39:05 PM
- Also Known As:
- Win32.Kelvir.X [Computer Assoc, IM-Worm.Win32.Bropia.ab [Kaspe, W32/Kelvir.worm.gen [McAfee], WORM_KELVIR.AI [Trend Micro]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Kelvir.CG is a worm that drops a copy of W32.Spybot.PEN and sends a message to all MSN messenger contacts on the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version May 19, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version June 25, 2009 revision 003
- Initial Daily Certified version May 19, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version June 25, 2009 revision 007
- Initial Weekly Certified release date May 24, 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: Ka Chun Leung
