Backdoor.Sdbot

Backdoor.Sdbot is a Trojan horse that opens a back door and allows a remote attacker to control a computer by using Internet Relay Chat (IRC). The Trojan can update itself by checking for newer versions on the Internet.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 1, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version May 16, 2008 revision 020
• Initial Daily Certified version May 1, 2002 revision 003
• Latest Daily Certified version May 16, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 1, 2002

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Medium
• Number of Infections: More than 1000
• Number of Sites: More than 10
• Geographical Distribution: Medium
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low