W32.Dinoxi.B

W32.Dinoxi.B is a worm that spreads via AOL instant messenger by sending a link to all available contacts on the user's contact list and opens a back door on the compromised computer.
The worm also spreads through various peer to peer file sharing applications.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 11, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version August 2, 2008 revision 020
• Initial Daily Certified version December 11, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 14, 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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium