Discovered: March 1, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:34:30 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Win32.Rbot.gen [Kaspe, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.g [McAfee], W32/Rbot-Fam [Sophos]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Spybot.KHO is a worm that has distributed denial of service and back door capabilities. The worm spreads to network shares protected by weak passwords and by exploiting computer vulnerabilities.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version March 1, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version July 26, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version March 1, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version July 26, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 2, 2005
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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: Fergal Ladley
