Discovered: February 2, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:33:01 PM
Also Known As: WORM_BROPIA.F [Trend Micro], W32/Bropia.worm.g [McAfee], Win32.Bropia.E [Computer Assoc
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Bropia.J is a worm that propagates using MSN Messenger and drops a variant of
W32.Spybot.Worm.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version February 2, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version February 2, 2005
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Initial Daily Certified version February 2, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version February 2, 2005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 2, 2005
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Medium
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Kevin Ha