W32.Evala.Worm

W32.Evala.Worm is a Backdoor Trojan that allows a hacker to gain access to the infected system. It is also capable of spreading across KaZaA, Grokster and Morpheus file-sharing networks. The Trojan listens for connections on TCP ports 69 and 70.



NOTE: Definitions dated prior to July 12, 2002 will identify this threat as W32.Warcraft.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 11, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version July 11, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 17, 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