Discovered: January 28, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:16:51 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Aphexdoor.10 [Kaspers, BackDoor-AIX [McAfee], BKDR_APHEXDOOR.A [Trend], Win32.MicroBot.10 [Computer As
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Backdoor.Aphexdoor is backdoor Trojan horse that uses the IRC channels to control a victim's computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version January 28, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version January 28, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date January 28, 2004
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi
