Discovered: 9 November 2009
Updated: 10 November 2009 6:06:16 PM
Type: Trojan
Infection Length: Varies
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
Backdoor.Pfinet is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on the compromised computer and may steal confidential information.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version 9 November 2009 revision 025
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Latest Rapid Release version 11 November 2009 revision 040
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Initial Daily Certified version 9 November 2009 revision 039
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Latest Daily Certified version 12 November 2009 revision 005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date 11 November 2009
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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
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Damage Level: Low
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Payload: Opens a back door on the compromised computer.
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Releases Confidential Info: May steal information from the compromised computer.
Distribution
Writeup By: Mircea Ciubotariu
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