W32.Spybot.APEO

W32.Spybot.APEO is a worm that opens a back door and connects to an IRC server, allowing an attacker to execute commands on the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 16, 2007
• Latest Rapid Release version February 16, 2007
• Initial Daily Certified version February 16, 2007
• Latest Daily Certified version February 16, 2007
• Initial Weekly Certified release date February 21, 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: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium
• Payload: Opens a back door and connects to an IRC server.

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium