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Backdoor.Graybird.C

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: April 15, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:45:39 AM
Also Known As: Backdoor.GrayBird [KAV]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP



Backdoor.Graybird.C is a Backdoor Trojan and a variant of Backdoor.Graybird. It gives a hacker unauthorized access to your computer. It opens port 52013 to listen for commands. The existence of the file, HGZSERVER.EXE, is an indication of a possible infection.

The Trojan uses this icon:



to attempt to disguise itself as an ordinary .txt file.

This threat is written in Delphi.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 16, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 16, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 16, 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: Robert X Wang
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