Discovered: September 26, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:06:00 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Zombam.i[AVP]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Backdoor.Zombam.B is a Backdoor Trojan that allows its creator to use a Web browser to access your computer.
The Trojan attempts to terminate various antivirus and firewall processes. The Trojan is created using Hacktool.HTTPRat. It opens port 80, by default.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 26, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version September 26, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 1, 2003
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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: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: John Canavan