Waledac.Botnet

Release DateOct 22, 2009
SeverityCritical
ImpactAttackers can gain control over the victim system and link it into P2P networks that can be used to send large amount of spam emails or launch Denial-of-Service attacks.
DescriptionIt indicates that the system might be infected by the Waledac trojan.
Affected ProductsAny unprotected Windows system is vulnerable to the attack.
Recommended ActionsApply anti-virus protection to vulnerable systems.
Reference/shttp://us.trendmicro.com/imperia/md/content/us/pdf/threats/securitylibrary/infiltrating_the_waledac_botnet_v2.pdf
Reference: VID-17741