Backdoor.Cigivip

Backdoor.Cigivip is a backdoor Trojan that gives an attacker unauthorized access to an infected computer. The Trojan also attempts to send login information for various instant messaging programs to the hacker. The existence of the file WinSys32.exe is a sign of a possible infection.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version November 4, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version November 4, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 4, 2002

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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