Discovered: 10 December 2003
Updated: 11 December 2003 3:25:55 PM
Also Known As: Downloader-DP [McAfee], Perlovga [McAfee], Backdoor.Trojan.Client [Symantec], Backdoor.Formador.c [Kaspersky]
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000
Backdoor.Formador is a back door server that allows unauthorized remote access to a compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version pending
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Latest Rapid Release version 22 November 2009 revision 041
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Initial Daily Certified version pending
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Latest Daily Certified version 23 November 2009 revision 005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date 10 December 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