Backdoor.Zombam

Backdoor.Zombam is a Backdoor Trojan that gives a hacker access to your computer, via a Web browser. The Trojan attempts to terminate various antivirus and firewall processes. The existence of the file Ckmgr.exe is an indication of a possible infection.

This Trojan opens port 80, by default.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version April 7, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
• Initial Daily Certified version April 7, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 9, 2003

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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