W32.Randex.gen

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: December 2, 2003
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:14:54 PM
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Randex.gen is a generic detection for the W32.Randex family of worms. The Randex family is a family of network-aware worms that is distributed through IRC channels.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version December 2, 2003
Latest Rapid Release version May 9, 2012 revision 035
Initial Daily Certified version December 2, 2003
Latest Daily Certified version May 10, 2012 revision 002
Initial Weekly Certified release date December 3, 2003

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Threat Assessment

Wild

Wild Level: Medium
Number of Infections: More than 1000
Number of Sites: More than 10
Geographical Distribution: Medium
Threat Containment: Easy
Removal: Moderate

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Frederic Perriot

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