W32.Tzet.Worm

W32.Tzet.Worm is a worm that spreads by attacking computers that have weak administrator passwords or weak default accounts passwords (such as guest). This worm contains a backdoor and allows a remote attacker to re-route their network traffic through an infected host.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 29, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 6, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Daily Certified version July 29, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 6, 2009 revision 052
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 30, 2003

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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: High

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium