Discovered: August 6, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:04:43 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Agobot.05.c [KAV]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Backdoor.Gaobot is the server component of the worm,
W32.HLLW.Gaobot.P, which gives its creator complete access to your computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version August 7, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version August 7, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 13, 2003
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Scott Gettis