Hi Rick,
This news item has been getting a lot of press lately. Symantec is aware of it and our Security Response team is currently investigating.
Often times, these threats are already detected by varius AV vendors, but under a different name.
I believe from a bit of reading that the file to watch out for at present is called sysdate.exe. Here's a link with a little more info on it from threatexpert.com :
http://www.threatexpert.com/files/sysdate.exe.html
As soon as an analysis of the threat / toolkit / botnet / all components involved is complete, there will no doubt be more news on Symantec's Security Response site. Stay tuned!
In the meantime: here's a very good article about another botnet to be aware of: Zeus.
https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/zeus-king-underground-crimeware-toolkits The video is an excellent illustration of the danger that is currently in circulation from these botnets.
Thanks and best regards
Mick