W32.Randex.J

W32.Randex.J is a network-aware worm that will copy itself as \c$\winnt\system32\spolds.exe

The worm will receive instructions from an IRC channel on a specific IRC server. One such command will trigger it to spread across the network.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 8, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version September 8, 2003
• Initial Daily Certified version September 8, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version September 8, 2003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 10, 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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium