Discovered: November 23, 1998
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:55:54 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Netbus.170 [KAV]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Netbus.170.W95.Trojan is a backdoor Trojan that gives remote attackers full control over a victim's computer. This includes, but is not limited to, uploading files, executing applications, stealing documents, and deleting files.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 24, 1998
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version November 24, 1998
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 25, 1998
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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: Atli Gudmundsson