Backdoor.Threadsys

Backdoor.Threadsys is a backdoor Trojan horse that connects to a predefined server and sends confidential information, including system information and captured keystrokes. The Trojan can receive information, allowing unauthorized remote access.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version January 12, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version January 12, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date January 14, 2004

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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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low