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Backdoor.Dvldr

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: March 8, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:43:56 AM
Also Known As: Win32.Deloder Trojan [CA], BKDR_DELODER.A [Trend], BackDoor.ARG [McAfee], Backdoor.VNC-based [KAV], Troj/Deloder-A [Sophos]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP



Backdoor.Dvldr is a backdoor Trojan that gives a hacker unauthorized access to your computer. The worm, W32.HLLW.Deloder, installs this Trojan.

The detection of Backdoor.Dvldr covers two files:
  1. The Installer
  2. The Trojan itself


Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 9, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version May 13, 2008 revision 022
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 9, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version May 13, 2008 revision 023
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date March 9, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Medium
  • Number of Infections: More than 1000
  • Number of Sites: More than 10
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Serghei Sevcenco
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