Threat Database Worms Worm.Kelvir.A

Worm.Kelvir.A

In Worms

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 90 % (High)
Infected Computers: 4
First Seen: July 24, 2009
Last Seen: January 20, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Kelvir is a worm virus that spreads through Windows Messenger. Once installed on your PC, Kelvir will send a message with the text "omg this is funny!" to all of your Windows Messenger contacts, along with a link to download the worm. This file will also download a Spybot worm variant. This worm will disable DCOM and will add itself to the Windows run key so that it auto-starts when Windows starts.

SpyHunter Detects & Remove Worm.Kelvir.A

File System Details

Worm.Kelvir.A may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. hotkeysvc.exe 4a622595afcdd27f9986de8db36d8bd4 2

Trending

Most Viewed

Loading...