Discovered: October 19, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:28:50 PM
Also Known As: W32.Spybot.Worm, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.j [McAfee], Backdoor.Win32.Rbot.gen [Kaspe
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Spybot.FCD is a network-aware worm that has backdoor, denial of service, and keylogging capabilities. It spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities.
Note: Virus definitions dated prior to October 20, 2004 may detect this threat as W32.Spybot.Worm.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 20, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
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Initial Daily Certified version October 20, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 20, 2004
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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: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Candid Wueest
