W32.Spybot.LXJ

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: April 5, 2005

Updated: February 13, 2007 12:36:26 PM

Also Known As: Win32.Rbot.CCS [Computer Assoc, Backdoor.Win32.SdBot.gen [Kasp, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.j [McAfee], W32/Rbot-ZV [Sophos], WORM_RBOT.BBT [Trend Micro]

Type: Worm

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Spybot.LXJ is a worm that opens a back door on the compromised computer.

This worm may be dropped by W32.Kelvir.L.

Protection

Initial Rapid Release version April 5, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
Initial Daily Certified version April 5, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
Initial Weekly Certified release date April 5, 2005

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: Easy

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Ka Chun Leung

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