W32.Loxbot.A

W32.Loxbot.A is a worm that opens a back door and can receive commands from a remote attacker. It can spread using AOL Instant Messenger. The worm also uses rootkit capabilities to hide its process in memory.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 17, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version October 17, 2005
• Initial Daily Certified version October 17, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version October 17, 2005
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 17, 2005

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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