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Netbus.170.W95.Trojan

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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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

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 24, 1998
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 24, 1998
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 25, 1998

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: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson
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