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SymbOS/BeSeLo.B.VAR!worm - Released Nov 06, 2008 - Last Updated Nov 07, 2008

Alias/es

Worm.SymbOS.Beselo.b (KAV), SYMBOS/Beselo.B (AntiVir)

Detection Availability

Active DatabaseExtended Database
FortiGate
low
high
FortiClient
FortiMail N/A

Visible Symptoms

Detailed Analysis


The behavior of this variant is very similar to SymbOS/BeSeLo.B!worm.

The difference is that the SIS file name propagated by MMS and Bluetooth is one of the following:
  • avatar.jpg
  • clip.rm
  • R&B.mp3

Recommended Action

    FortiGate Systems

  • Check the main screen using the web interface for your FortiGate unit to ensure that the latest AV/NIDS database has been downloaded and installed on your system - if required, enable the "Allow Push Update" option.

    FortiClient Systems

  • Quarantine/delete files that are detected and replace infected files with clean backup copies.

Reference: ID - 618062