W32.Loxbot.F

W32.Loxbot.F is a worm that opens a back door on the compromised computer allowing a remote attacker to issue various commands, and spreads using AOL, MSN and Yahoo Instant Messenger. The worm also lowers security on the compromised computer by disabling security related services.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 1, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version February 1, 2006
• Initial Daily Certified version February 1, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version February 1, 2006
• Initial Weekly Certified release date February 1, 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