Discovered: October 21, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:40:55 AM
Also Known As: Troj/Synrg-A [Sophos]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Backdoor.Synrg allows unauthorized access to the infected computer. It also attempts to update itself over the Internet.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 22, 2002
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Latest Rapid Release version October 22, 2002
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Initial Daily Certified version October 22, 2002
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Latest Daily Certified version January 15, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 23, 2002
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Maryl Magee
