W32.Spybot.DNC

W32.Spybot.DNC is a worm that may be remotely controlled via IRC channels. The worm has the ability to perform distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and open a backdoor on the infected computers. It also attempts to steal CD keys from some computer games.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 13, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version July 26, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version September 13, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 15, 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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium