W32.Randex.BTB

Risk Level 2: Low

Discovered:
November 6, 2004
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:29:37 PM
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 64-bit (AMD64), Windows 64-bit (IA64), Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Randex.BTB is a network-aware worm that spreads to network shares protected by weak passwords. It also opens a back door and may be remotely controlled via IRC channels.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 7, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 7, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 8, 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: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Paul Mangan

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