Discovered: December 28, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:31:24 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Protoride.B is a worm that spreads through network shares and opens a back door that allows unauthorized access to a compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version December 28, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
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Initial Daily Certified version December 28, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 29, 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: Fergal Ladley
