Backdoor.Volac

Backdoor.Volac is a backdoor Trojan horse server that allows unauthorized remote access to an infected system.

This Trojan may be found as the file, %Windir%\Avsynmgr32S.exe.

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Note: %Windir% is a variable. The Trojan locates the Windows installation folder (by default, this is C:\Windows or C:\Winnt) and copies itself to that location.

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Read the Backdoor.Volac.dr and Hacktool.Anavol writeups for more information about how this Trojan may be distributed.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 11, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version December 11, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 17, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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