W32.Palevo.B Worm instant messaging clients
Posted on May 5th, 2010 by admin
Discovered: May 4, 2010
Updated: May 4, 2010 11:27:56 AM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
W32.Palevo.B is a worm that spreads through instant messaging clients.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version May 4, 2010 revision 009
- Latest Rapid Release version May 4, 2010 revision 020
- Initial Daily Certified version May 4, 2010 revision 048
- Latest Daily Certified version May 4, 2010 revision 048
- Initial Weekly Certified release date May 5, 2010
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: Low
- Payload: Spreads through instant messaging programs.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium