W32.Spybot!dr

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: July 23, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:04:07 PM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


W32.Spybot!dr is an installer for threats that drops W32.Spybot.Worm. It also installs a Backdoor Trojan which is detected as Backdoor.IRC.Cloner.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version July 24, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version July 24, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 30, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Scott Gettis
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