W32.Pejaybot

W32.Pejaybot is a worm that attempts to spread via file-sharing networks and opens a back door by connecting to an IRC server.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version January 14, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version January 14, 2005
• Initial Daily Certified version January 14, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version January 14, 2005
• Initial Weekly Certified release date January 19, 2005

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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