Discovered: August 22, 2006
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:58:25 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Rahack.H is a polymorphic worm that spreads to computers running Radmin software by exploiting weak passwords to connect to the Radmin server.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version August 23, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version June 30, 2008 revision 049
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Initial Daily Certified version August 23, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version July 1, 2008 revision 003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 23, 2006
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Heather Shannon