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Discovered:
- March 10, 2005
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:35:05 PM
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Toxbot is a worm that opens an IRC back door on the compromised computer and spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version March 10, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
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Initial Daily Certified version March 10, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version October 27, 2012 revision 007
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 13, 2005
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Jeong Mun
