W32.Spybot.FBG

W32.Spybot.FBG is a worm that may be remotely controlled via IRC channels. It includes distributed denial of service (DDoS) and back door capabilities. The worm also attempts to steal confidential information from the infected computer.

Note: Virus definitions dated prior to October 19, 2004 may detect this threat as Backdoor.IRC.Bot.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 19, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
• Initial Daily Certified version October 19, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 20, 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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium