W32.Spybot.NLI

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: April 10, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:36:49 PM
Also Known As: Win32.Rbot.CEF [Computer Assoc, Backdoor.Win32.Rbot.gen [Kaspe, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.h [McAfee], W32/Rbot-Fam [Sophos], WORM_SDBOT.BHV [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP



W32.Spybot.NLI is a worm that opens a back door on the compromised computer. The worm may be dropped by W32.Kelvir.P.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 11, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 11, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 13, 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: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Ka Chun Leung
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