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- Discovered:
- February 14, 2007
- Updated:
- February 14, 2007 5:37:50 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000
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.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- 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
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: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
- Payload: Downloads another threat on to the compromised computer.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
- Target of Infection: MSN Instant Messenger
Writeup By: Sean Kiernan
