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W32.Spybot.ACYR worm - Exploits the unpatched Symantec SYM06-010 issue

This new IRC based threat attempts to spread using a number of security exploits, including the SYM06-010 vulnerability recently highlighted by several security sources.  Staying up-to-date on all software updates as well AV protection, can prevent the 7 different methods this worm tries to infect vulnerable systems.  

SC Magazine Article

Symantec Weblog

W32.Spybot.ACYR - Symantec Description

W32.Spybot variant  - McAfee Description

New Botnet impacts Symantec Client Port 2967 on unpatched PCs

W32.Spybot.ACYR - New Symantec Removal Tool (recommended)

Spread by exploiting the following vulnerabilities:

Comments

Harry Waldron - Microsoft MVP Blog said:

Symantec has published a removal tool for the new Spybot.ACYR worm which manipulates the SYM06-010 vulnerability

# November 30, 2006 2:39 PM