W32.Gaobot.DXO

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.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 22, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version August 22, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 24, 2005

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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