Discovered: June 23, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:24:35 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.IRCBot.gen [KAV], Backdoor:Win32/IRCBot [GeCAD]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Randex.ATS is a network-aware worm that attempts to connect to a predetermined IRC server.
Protection
-
Initial Rapid Release version June 23, 2004
-
Latest Rapid Release version June 23, 2004
-
Initial Daily Certified version June 23, 2004
-
Latest Daily Certified version June 23, 2004
-
Initial Weekly Certified release date June 23, 2004
Click 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
Distribution
-
Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Neal Hindocha