W32.Randex.YR

W32.Randex.YR is a worm that can be remotely controlled via IRC. The worm includes Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) capabilities and also tries to steal CD keys for a number of video games.

The worm is packed using the Exe32Pack utility.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version April 19, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version April 19, 2004
• Initial Daily Certified version April 19, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version April 19, 2004
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 21, 2004

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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low