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Discovered:
- December 2, 2003
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:14:54 PM
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Type:
- Worm
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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
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Initial Rapid Release version December 2, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version May 18, 2013 revision 022
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Initial Daily Certified version December 2, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version May 19, 2013 revision 005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 3, 2003
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Medium
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Number of Infections: More than 1000
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Number of Sites: More than 10
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Geographical Distribution: Medium
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Frederic Perriot
