Discovered: January 5, 2006
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:50:29 PM
Also Known As: Win32/Rbot.EKR [Computer Assoc, Win32/Trykid.AO [Computer Asso, Backdoor.Win32.IRCBot.{mg, ny} [Kaspersky Lab], Proxy-Fireby [McAfee], W32/Opanki.worm.gen [McAfee], WORM_OPANKI.{BP, BQ} [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Loxbot.C is a worm that opens a back door and can receive commands from a remote attacker. It lowers security settings and can spread using AOL Instant Messenger.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version January 6, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version March 5, 2008 revision 053
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Initial Daily Certified version January 6, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version March 5, 2008 revision 054
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Initial Weekly Certified release date January 11, 2006
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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: Hyun Choi
