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- Discovered:
- October 7, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:45:17 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Toxbot.AL is a worm that opens an IRC back door on the compromised computer and spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version October 8, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version March 9, 2009 revision 053
- Initial Daily Certified version October 8, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version March 9, 2009 revision 068
- Initial Weekly Certified release date October 12, 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: Robert X Wang
