Backdoor.EggHead

Backdoor.EggHead is a backdoor Trojan horse program that uses a freeware IRC bot as its core component.

This backdoor works only under Windows NT/2000/XP.

Once activated, this backdoor gives a third party unrestricted access to the client's computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 11, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version February 11, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date February 13, 2002

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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low