Discovered: July 15, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:42:18 PM
Also Known As: W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.h [McAfee], Troj/Bropia-N [Sophos], WORM_KELVIR.BW [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Kelvir.FK is a worm that spreads through MSN Messenger and drops a copy of
W32.Spybot.Worm.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version July 15, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version December 11, 2008 revision 025
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Initial Daily Certified version July 15, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version July 15, 2005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date July 15, 2005
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: John Park
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