W32.Spotface.A

W32.Spotface.A is a worm that spreads through MSN Instant Messenger. It also downloads a copy of Backdoor.IRC.Bot on to the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 14, 2007
• Latest Rapid Release version February 14, 2007
• Initial Daily Certified version February 14, 2007
• Latest Daily Certified version February 14, 2007
• Initial Weekly Certified release date February 14, 2007

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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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium
• Payload: Downloads another threat on to the compromised computer.

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low
• Target of Infection: MSN Instant Messenger