Discovered: June 23, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:24:35 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.IRCBot.gen [KAV], Backdoor:Win32/IRCBot [GeCAD]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Randex.ATS is a network-aware worm that attempts to connect to a predetermined IRC server.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version June 23, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version June 23, 2004
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Initial Daily Certified version June 23, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version June 23, 2004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 23, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Easy
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Neal Hindocha
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