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Backdoor.HackDefender

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: March 12, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:44:19 AM
Also Known As: HackerDefender [McAfee]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP


Backdoor.HackDefender is a backdoor Trojan component that hides processes, services, and files.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 12, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 12, 2003 revision 003
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date March 12, 2003

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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: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson
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