Discovered: April 8, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:21:47 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.IRC.Bot.gen [Kaspersk, Backdoor.IRC/SdBot [GeCAD], W32/Sdbot.worm.gen [McAfee]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Randex.UG is a worm that may be remotely controlled via IRC. The worm includes Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) capabilities and also tries to steal the CD keys of a number of games.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version April 9, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version April 9, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date April 12, 2004
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: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Hiroshi Shinotsuka
