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- Discovered:
- December 12, 2003
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:15:13 PM
- Also Known As:
- W32.HLLW.Gaobot.gen, W32/Gaobot.worm.gen [McAfee], Backdoor.Agobot.3.gen [Kaspers
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.HLLW.Gaobot.EF is a worm that uses several exploits to spread. This worm also opens a backdoor to a predetermined IRC channel.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version December 12, 2003
- Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
- Initial Daily Certified version December 12, 2003
- Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
- Initial Weekly Certified release date December 17, 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: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Fergal Ladley
