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- Discovered:
- August 22, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:43:37 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Gaobot.DXO is a network-aware worm with back door capabilities that can be controlled through IRC channels and spreads to network shares protected by weak passwords. It also attempts to lower security settings by ending processes.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version August 22, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version August 22, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date August 24, 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: Mircea Ciubotariu
