W32.Shodi.D

W32.Shodi.D is a virus that infects .exe files but does not infect system files. It attempts to open a backdoor to allow remote attackers to have unauthorized access to a compromised system.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version November 4, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version November 4, 2009 revision 037
• Initial Daily Certified version November 4, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version November 4, 2009 revision 025
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 10, 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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low