W32.Toxbot.C

W32.Toxbot.C is a worm that opens an IRC back door on the compromised computer and spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities.

Note: LiveUpdate Virus definitions released June 29, 2005 detect this threat as W32.Toxbot.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 1, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version July 1, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 6, 2005

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: More than 10
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium