Hacktool.DoS

Hacktool.DoS is a hacktool that performs a Denial of Service (DoS) attack against a third-party server.

Even though this tool does not cause any damage to the computer on which it is deployed, it is considered a threat by network administrators.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 13, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version October 6, 2009 revision 050
• Initial Daily Certified version February 13, 2002 revision 036
• Latest Daily Certified version October 6, 2009 revision 038
• Initial Weekly Certified release date February 13, 2002

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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