W32.Click

W32.Click.DoS is a Denial of Service attack tool. This tool allows the person who is using this tool to flood a target computer with network packets that can slow down or crash the system. To be enabled, this tool must be configured and executed manually by the user.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 12, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version July 12, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 17, 2002

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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

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low