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W32.Gaobot.BUU
Mild
Staff Writer
2004-12-09
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W32.Gaobot.BUU is a network-aware worm that has backdoor capabilities and can be controlled through IRC channels. It attempts to lower security settings by blocking access to security-related Web sites and terminating processes. This worm spreads by exploiting several Windows vulnerabilities.
Find more information at Symantec.com.
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Mild: Considered to be of moderate concern. Update all software and virus definitions. Consider it a direct threat
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