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Backdoor.Berbew.F

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: June 22, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:24:31 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Padodor.gen [Kaspersk
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


Backdoor.Berbew.F is a variant of Backdoor.Berbew. This Trojan attempts to steal cached passwords from an infected computer, and may display fake windows to gather confidential information.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 23, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 30, 2008 revision 025
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 23, 2004 revision 002
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 30, 2008 revision 024
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 23, 2004

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Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Rodney Andres
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