W32.Loxbot.C

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered:: January 5, 2006
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:50:29 PM
Also Known As:: Win32/Rbot.EKR [Computer Assoc, Win32/Trykid.AO [Computer Asso, Backdoor.Win32.IRCBot.{mg, ny} [Kaspersky Lab], Proxy-Fireby [McAfee], W32/Opanki.worm.gen [McAfee], WORM_OPANKI.{BP, BQ} [Trend Micro]
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Loxbot.C is a worm that opens a back door and can receive commands from a remote attacker. It lowers security settings and can spread using AOL Instant Messenger.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version January 6, 2006
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version January 6, 2006
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date January 11, 2006

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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

Writeup By: Hyun Choi

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