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- Discovered:
- February 1, 2006
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:50:56 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
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.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- 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
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: Yousef Hazimee
