Backdoor.Shellbot

Backdoor.Shellbot is a Trojan horse that opens a back door and allows unauthorized access to the compromised computer. It uses rootkit techniques to hide itself from the user.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version 3 June 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version 23 November 2009 revision 020
• Initial Daily Certified version 3 June 2005 revision 002
• Latest Daily Certified version 23 November 2009 revision 005
• Initial Weekly Certified release date 3 June 2005

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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