W32.Randex.AR

W32.Randex.AR is a network-aware worm that attempts to connect to a predetermined IRC server to receive instructions from its author.

W32.Randex.AR is written in Microsoft Visual C++ and is packed with Exe32Pack and ASPack.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version November 20, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version November 20, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 26, 2003

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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