Discovered: October 29, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:12:58 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Randex.S is a network-aware worm that attempts to connect to a predetermined IRC server to receive instructions from its author.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 30, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version October 30, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 5, 2003
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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: Easy
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Douglas Knowles