Discovered: September 27, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:08:07 PM
Also Known As: W32/Sdbot.worm [McAfee], Backdoor.SdBot.gen [KAV]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.HLLW.Donk.B is a network-aware worm that attempts to connect to a predetermined IRC server to receive instructions from its author.
W32.HLLW.Donk.B is written in Microsoft Visual C++ and is encrypted with PE-Shield and WinKript.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 29, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version September 29, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 1, 2003
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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: Scott Gettis
