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W32.Spybot.DAZ

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: August 27, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:26:54 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Rbot.gen [Kaspersky]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


W32.Spybot.DAZ is a worm that spreads through IRC, network shares, exploits, and computers that are infected with common backdoor Trojan horses.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 27, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 27, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date August 31, 2004

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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

Writeup By: Candid Wueest
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