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Backdoor.Evilbot.B

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: September 7, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:07:07 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Evilbot.a [KAV], W32/Cult.worm.gen [McAfee]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP



Backdoor.Evilbot.B is a variant of Backdoor.Evilbot that allows unauthorized access to an infected computer. This Trojan Horse could also allow an attacker to launch a remote attack using an infected computer.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 8, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 8, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date September 10, 2003

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

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: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Maryl Magee
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