Discovered: January 6, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:26:59 PM
Also Known As: Win32.RAhack.A [Computer Assoc, Backdoor.Win32.Agent.go [Kaspe, W32/RAHack [McAfee], WORM_RAHACK.A [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Rahack is a worm that spreads to computers running Radmin software by exploiting weak passwords to connect to the Radmin server.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version January 6, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version August 2, 2008 revision 020
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Initial Daily Certified version January 6, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date January 12, 2005
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: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi
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