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W32/Kelvir-AO

Category
Type
What to do
Prevalence low high

Summary

 
How it spreads
  • Chat programs
Affected operating systems Windows
Characteristics
  • Drops more malware
Protection available since 6 July 2005 20:48:30 (GMT)
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Action

More Information

W32/Kelvir-AO is an instant messenger worm for the Windows platform.

W32/Kelvir-AO spreads by sending a message through Windows Messenger to the infected user's contacts. The message encourages the recipient to visit a web page to download a file which is usually a copy of the worm.

The worm drops a file which is detected by Sophos's anti-virus products as W32/Rbot-AHO

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