W32.Randex.BE

W32.Randex.BE is a network-aware worm that spreads itself through shared network drives. It can receive instructions from an IRC channel on a specific IRC server.

W32.Randex.BE may open ports 20, 113, 445, 1024, 55808, as well as randomly selected ports.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 16, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version December 16, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 17, 2003

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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