W32.Browaf

W32.Browaf is a worm that sends a link to a copy of itself via Yahoo Instant Messenger and MIRC. It also modifies the Internet Explorer Home page.

Note: Definitions dated prior to May 24, 2006 may detect this threat as Backdoor.Trojan.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 22, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version June 21, 2008 revision 020
• Initial Daily Certified version May 22, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 24, 2006

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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