Backdoor.Nerte

Backdoor.Nerte is a backdoor Trojan that allows a hacker complete access your computer. It can be programmed by the hacker to run when you start Windows.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version November 9, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version November 9, 2001
• Initial Daily Certified version November 9, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version January 15, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low