Discovered: 30 April 2002
Updated: 13 February 2007 11:39:02 AM
Also Known As: IRC-Sdbot [McAfee], Backdoor.IRC.SdBot [Kaspersky], BKDR_SDBOT.B [Trend], Troj/Sdbot-B [Sophos], Win32.SdBot.14176 [CA]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Backdoor.Sdbot is a Trojan horse that opens a back door and allows a remote attacker to control a computer by using Internet Relay Chat (IRC). The Trojan can update itself by checking for newer versions on the Internet.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version 1 May 2002
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Latest Rapid Release version 26 November 2009 revision 023
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Initial Daily Certified version 1 May 2002 revision 003
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Latest Daily Certified version 26 November 2009 revision 025
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Initial Weekly Certified release date 1 May 2002
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Medium
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Number of Infections: More than 1000
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Number of Sites: More than 10
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Geographical Distribution: Medium
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Serghei Sevcenco