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W32.Randex.S

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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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

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 30, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 30, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 5, 2003

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: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Douglas Knowles
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