W32.Rahack.W

W32.Rahack.W is a polymorphic worm that spreads to computers by exploiting weak passwords for Radmin servers and Windows network shares.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version January 16, 2007
• Latest Rapid Release version January 16, 2007
• Initial Daily Certified version January 16, 2007
• Latest Daily Certified version January 16, 2007
• Initial Weekly Certified release date January 17, 2007

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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: Moderate
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium
• Payload: Spreads by exploiting weak passwords.

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium
• Ports: TCP ports 80, 139, 143, 445 and 9988