W32.Orpheus.A

W32.Orpheus.A is a network-aware worm that opens a backdoor on the infected host.

Note: Virus definitions dated prior to November 10, 2004 may detect this threat as W32.Cerberus.A.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version November 9, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version November 9, 2004
• Initial Daily Certified version November 9, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version January 15, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 9, 2004

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium