W32.Dinfor.D.Worm

W32.Dinfor.D.Worm is a variant of W32.Dinfor.Worm, which spreads across network shares and exploits weak passwords. This worm also acts as a backdoor, connecting to an IRC channel and allowing a remote attacker to control an infected computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version March 18, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version March 18, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date March 18, 2004

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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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low