Discovered: June 6, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:39:50 PM
Also Known As: Win32.Rbot.CRX [Computer Assoc, Backdoor.Win32.Rbot.rx [Kasper, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.y [McAfee], W32/Rbot-Fam [Sophos], WORM_RBOT.BJF [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Spybot.PKC is a network-aware worm that has distributed denial of service and back door capabilities. The worm spreads through network shares protected by weak passwords and by exploiting vulnerabilities.
Note: Definitions dated prior to June 6, 2005 detect this threat as W32.Spybot.Worm.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version June 6, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version June 6, 2005
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Initial Daily Certified version June 6, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version June 6, 2005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 8, 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: 3 - 9
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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: Asuka Yamamoto
