Aliases
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W32.Randex.gen
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Backdoor.SdBot.gen
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BKDR_SDBOT.AH
Characteristics
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Allows others to access the computer
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Downloads code from the internet
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Installs itself in the registry
How it spreads
Affected Operating Systems
Recovery Instructions:
Please follow the instructions for removing worms.
You will also need to edit the following registry entries, if present. Please read the warning about editing the registry.
At the taskbar, click Start|Run. Type 'Regedit' and press Return. The registry editor opens.
Before you edit the registry, you should make a backup. On the 'Registry' menu, click 'Export Registry File'. In the 'Export range' panel, click 'All', then save your registry as Backup.
Locate the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE entries:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\
TCPIP Protocol=mstcpip.exe
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices\
TCPIP Protocol=mstcpip.exe
and delete them if they exist.
Close the registry editor.