W32.Spybot.DHV

W32.Spybot.DHV is a worm that may be remotely controlled through IRC channels. The worm includes a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) and backdoor capabilities. It also tries to steal confidential information.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 7, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version July 1, 2009 revision 050
• Initial Daily Certified version September 7, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version July 1, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 8, 2004

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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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low