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Backdoor.Pcclient.B

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: 10 July 2006
Updated: 13 February 2007 12:57:36 PM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP



Backdoor.Pcclient.B is a back door Trojan horse program with rootkit functionality that allows a remote attacker unauthorized access to the compromised computer.

It has been reported that Backdoor.Pcclient.B is dropped by Trojan.Mdropper.K.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version 10 July 2006
  • Latest Rapid Release version 13 November 2009 revision 034
  • Initial Daily Certified version 10 July 2006
  • Latest Daily Certified version 13 November 2009 revision 033
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date 12 July 2006

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: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Costin Ionescu
Symantec Client Security