Discovered: May 19, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:39:07 PM
Also Known As: Win32.Kassbot.D [Computer Asso, Backdoor.Win32.Delf.zq [Kasper, Generic BackDoor.d [McAfee], W32/Kassbot-D [Sophos], BKDR_KASSBOT.D [Trend Micro], TSPY_BANKER.RE [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Kassbot.A is a network-aware worm that opens a back door through IRC. The worm monitors for access to certain financial Web sites, logging keystrokes when they are visited.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version May 20, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version July 2, 2008 revision 035
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Initial Daily Certified version May 20, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version July 2, 2008 revision 040
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 24, 2005
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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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: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: John Park
